Sports18 April, 20261 min read
Jokic Scores 40 as Nuggets Beat Spurs 136-134 in OT, End 11-Game Streak
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Jokic posted 40 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds. Nuggets beat Spurs 136-134 in OT, ending Spurs' 11-game win streak.
Epic Duel
Nikola Jokic scored 40 points, dished 13 assists, and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Nuggets. Victor Wembanyama returned from ankle discomfort to score 34 points and grab 18 rebounds.
The Nuggets rallied from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit. Aaron Gordon scored the game-tying bucket and forced Wembanyama into a miss.
Season Implications
The Nuggets improved to 50-28 and extended their win streak to eight games. The Spurs fell to 59-19 with four games remaining. Jokic recorded his third career 40-10-3 game.
Wembanyama's Resilience
Wembanyama outrebounded Denver 54-42 as a team. San Antonio led most of the contest and held a double-digit lead late in the fourth. Both players embodied contrasting styles and strengths.