Nikola Jokic delivered a stellar performance with 46 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 122-111 overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs, who were celebrating Victor Wembanyama's 21st birthday. Despite Wembanyama's impressive 20 points and 23 rebounds, he was unable to contribute in overtime, finishing the period scoreless.
The game was a rematch of the previous night, where the Spurs had edged out the Nuggets 113-110. In that encounter, Wembanyama's late-game heroics helped secure the win for San Antonio. However, Jokic ensured that the Nuggets would not face a similar fate this time, scoring nine crucial points in overtime.
Michael Porter Jr. also had a strong outing for Denver, contributing 28 points and 10 rebounds. The Spurs had notable performances from Harrison Barnes and Devin Vassell, who scored 22 and 19 points, respectively. Vassell's late-game tip-in tied the score at 108, but the Nuggets ultimately prevailed.
The game featured heated moments, including technical fouls issued to Zach Collins and Russell Westbrook for taunting. The Nuggets' bench played a supporting role, adding 18 points and 21 rebounds, while the Spurs' reserves outperformed them with 43 points.
Wembanyama's recent form has been impressive, averaging 30.6 points and 11.7 rebounds over his last nine games. The Nuggets will next host the Boston Celtics, while the Spurs will embark on a four-game road trip starting in Chicago.
