3 takeaways as Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs lose in OT on his 21st birthday
The 21-year-old center finished with 22 points and a career-high 23 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as Nikola Jokic had nine of his 46 points in overtime.
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Wembanyama denies Jokic in closing seconds as Spurs beat Nuggets 113-110
goes up for a basket as San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., left, battles for control of a ...
Nikola Jokic says Victor Wembanyama is “going to be remembered forever”
The three-time league MVP returned the compliment by calling Wembanyama “one that’s going to be remembered forever.”
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Victor Wembanyama wins battle of big men as Spurs top Nuggets
Victor Wembanyama amassed 35 points, 18 rebounds and four assists, and his steal in the final seconds helped the San Antonio Spurs beat the host Denver Nuggets 113-110 on Friday night.
Victor Wembanyama scores 35 as Spurs survive Nikola Jokic, Nuggets to start back-to-back
The Spurs won 113-110 after Nikola Jokic committed a rare turnover in the final seconds of the game on Friday in Denver.
Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday
Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama’s 21st birthday on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime.
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Nikola Jokic says Victor Wembanyama is “going to be remembered forever”
Victor Wembanyama defending the basket and protecting ... Jokic tried to slingshot a cross-court pass to Michael Porter Jr. on the left wing. It never stood a chance. Devin Vassell intercepted ...
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Wembanyama denies Jokic in closing seconds as Spurs beat Nuggets 113-110
DENVER (AP) — Victor Wembanyama stole Nikola Jokic’s pass ... it and fed Devin Vassell for a game-sealing dunk. Michael Porter Jr. missed 34-footer at the buzzer that would have sent it ...
Nuggets Journal: Michael Porter Jr. is having career year. Would trading him help or hurt Denver’s roster?
Michael Porter Jr. is shooting 50% from the 3-point line since he was linked to Chicago’s Zach LaVine in trade rumors. That’s a good problem for the Nuggets. But would it help or hurt
Peyton Watson steps up to help Denver Nuggets split weekend series with Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs
A night after San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama made 4 of 6 shots from 3-point range, Peyton Watson led the charge, as Denver held last season's Rookie of the Year to a 2-for-12 mark from 3-point range.
Victor Wembanyama Cements MVP Candidacy Despite Spurs Falling to Nuggets
On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Denver Nuggets 122-111. In the second half of a back-to-back against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, the Spurs split the season series, although Denver needed overtime to finish the job.
Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Friday
Eric Moody breaks down Friday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the nine-game slate.