The Denver Nuggets were on track to secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, their plans were derailed by a stellar performance from NBA Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama, who led the last-place San Antonio Spurs to a surprising 121-120 victory over the defending champions. Wembanyama’s 34-point performance included a remarkable stretch of 17 points in three minutes and a crucial block on Nikola Jokić late in the game. Devonte’ Graham sealed the win for the Spurs with a basket in the final seconds.
Wembanyama’s impressive display moved him into contention for the NBA Rookie of the Year award, as he continues to shine alongside fellow young stars such as Ja Morant and LaMelo Ball. Despite being considered an underdog going into Sunday’s matchup, Wembanyama and his teammates proved that they can compete with even the best teams in basketball when they are at their best.
The loss to the Spurs was costly for the Nuggets, as they now find themselves tied with
