On Saturday, the Denver Nuggets played the San Antonio Spurs (at home) in Colorado).
The Nuggets won by a score of 136-134 (in overtime).
Nikola Jokic finished with 40 points, eight rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks while shooting 13/25 from the field and 1/5 from three-point range in 44 minutes of playing time.
Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Made NBA History
GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Jokic also made NBA history with his performance.
Real App wrote: “Nikola Jokic becomes the first center in NBA history to record 40+ PTS & 10+ AST with 0 TOV.”
GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets scores against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in overtime at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Jokic is in the middle of another sensational season.
The three-time MVP had come into the day with averages of 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, 10.8 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 57.2% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range in 61 games.
FS1’s Nick Wright wrote: “Jokic’s overtime performance vs. Wemby might’ve been the best 4 minute stretch I’ve seen from anyone all season.”
Nuggets Right Now
GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets scores against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in overtime at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Jokic and the Nuggets are currently the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 50-28 record in 78 games.
They are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak (and 25-13 at home).
Following the Spurs, the Nuggets will play their next game on Monday night when they remain in Denver to host the Portland Trail Blazers.
GettyTim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Denver Nuggets (C) celebrates a three-point basket by teammate Cameron Johnson #23 in overtime against the San Antonio Spurs at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
The Nuggets won the title in 2023, but they have been unable to return to the Western Conference finals since that point.
Last season, the team lost to the OKC Thunder in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Jared Weiss of The Athletic wrote: “The Nuggets have now beaten the Spurs twice in the past month, this time with Wemby in the lineup and playing great. This will make for an epic series if we’re lucky enough to see these teams matchup in the second round. Jokic v Wemby has been phenomenal to watch.”
Spurs After Nuggets Loss
GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots and misses a shot as the clock winds down with the game tied against Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets won the game 136-134 in overtime.
The Spurs (who are the second seed) dropped to 59-19 in 78 games,.
They are 9-1 over their last ten games (and 29-12 on the road).
Following the Nuggets, the Spurs will play their next game on Monday when they return home to host the Philadelphia 76ers.
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