San Antonio Spurs 118-128 Denver Nuggets, NBA 2026: Jokic Shines Briefly Before Bench Powers Comfortable Win

The Denver Nuggets capped off their regular season with a 128-118 win over the San Antonio Spurs in their NBA 2025-26 clash, securing the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Nikola Jokić made an early impact, scoring 23 points in the first half alone in his milestone 65th game of the season, setting the tone for Denver’s dominance. Julian Strawther led all scorers with 25 points, while the Nuggets saw strong contributions across the roster with multiple players in double figures. San Antonio, resting key players including Victor Wembanyama, struggled to contain Denver’s size and offensive rhythm despite a spirited third-quarter push. De’Aaron Fox top-scored with 24 points, but the hosts couldn’t overturn the deficit as Denver controlled the game throughout to seal a confident win.

Updated on: 13 April 2026 3:21 pm

Published at: 13 April 2026 3:21 pm

NBA: San Antonio Spurs Vs Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) runs up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Darren Abate

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NBA: Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs

Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) dunks against San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. | Photo; AP/Darren Abate

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NBA Basketball Game: San Antonio Spurs Vs Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) shoots during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Darren Abate

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NBA Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther celebrates a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Darren Abate

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NBA Basketball: San Antonio Spurs Vs Denver Nuggets

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, second from right, watches play from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Darren Abate

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NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes as he is guarded by San Antonio Spurs center Mason Plumlee during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Darren Abate

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NBA 2025-26: San Antonio Spurs Vs Denver Nuggets

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell shoots against Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, left, Tyus Jones (5) and Jalen Pickett, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Darren Abate

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NBA 2025-26: Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) goes to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Darren Abate

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San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) dunks over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Darren Abate

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Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) drives against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Darren Abate