April 5th - The Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 136-134. Nikola Jokic contributed 40 points, 8 rebounds, and 13 assists, while Wernher Bryan added 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Spurs, Marcus Wernbanyama scored 34 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Cassirer had 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists.

In the first quarter, Wabanjama quickly found his rhythm, leading the Spurs to a double-digit lead, while the Nuggets struggled to stay afloat thanks to Jokic's consistent scoring inside. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 43-36. In the second quarter, the Spurs extended their lead to over 12 points at one point. For the Nuggets, Jokic continued his scoring to stabilize the situation and gradually narrow the gap. At halftime, the Spurs led 72-65.

After switching sides, Wambanoram and Castle continued to lead their team to maintain the advantage, while the Nuggets relied on outside shooting to keep scoring, narrowing the gap to single digits and reigniting the suspense of the game. After three games, the Spurs still led 96-92 . In the final quarter, the Nuggets relied on Jokic and his teammates to score consecutive points and complete the comeback. They tied the game at a crucial moment, forcing overtime.

In overtime, although Benjamin Butler dunked to close the gap to 2 points, Jokic hit a crucial jump shot and then made both free throws to seal the victory. Ultimately, the Nuggets narrowly defeated the Spurs 136-134 .

Spurs player statistics

Wimbledon and Yamaba had 34 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists; Castle had 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists; Champagne had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; Vassell had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; Fox had 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; Harper had 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Johnson had 10 points and 2 rebounds; Barnes had 8 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist.

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 40 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists; Braun 21 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists; Johnson 17 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist; Gordon 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Murray 15 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists; Hardaway 10 points, 5 rebounds; Valanciunas 7 points, 3 rebounds; Strausser 6 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists

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