NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 2:47 AM ET
NBA Results
Victor Wembanyama sat out the Spurs' 136-131 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday, sidelined by right ankle soreness, allowing Nikola Jokic to dominate the game. The absence of the Spurs' 7'1" star center proved costly as Denver's MVP candidate led all scorers with 33 points, highlighting the team's vulnerability without their franchise cornerstone. Meanwhile, the Nuggets' defensive intensity and Jokic's late-game heroics sealed the victory, underscoring the critical impact of Wembanyama's injury status on the Western Conference playoff race.
Playoff Implications
The Spurs' defeat extended their playoff odds concerns, while Jokic's performance further solidifies his case as the league's most unstoppable force. The game's outcome keeps the Nuggets firmly entrenched in the top playoff seed race, while the Spurs' injury report becomes a focal point for their postseason preparations.