Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama in Denver’s 110-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to retake sole possession of first place in the West. Jokic also grabbed 16 rebounds and had six assists. Wembanyama had 23 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists and nine blocks.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, center, pulls in a rebound between Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., left, and center Nikola Jokic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Denver. San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama argues for a call during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Denver. Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr.
“He had like 600 blocks tonight, but we got the win,” Jokic said after Denver leap-frogged Oklahoma City atop the Western Conference playoff race. Jokic’s hook shot broke a 103-103 tie but Wembanyama’s layup at the other end knotted it up again with a minute remaining.
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