Tuesday night sees the Denver Nuggets hosting the San Antonio Spurs in Colorado for their game. During the match, Nikola Jokic, a two-time MVP, delivered a noteworthy highlight.
Jokic continues to shine brightly in another remarkable season, boasting impressive averages of 26.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, 9.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. He’s been efficient, shooting 57.9% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range across 72 games so far.
The Denver Nuggets have also established themselves as one of the elite teams in the NBA, holding a commendable 52-23 record after 75 games, placing them tied for the top seed in the competitive Western Conference. Their recent form has been solid, winning seven of their last ten games, including a dominant 130-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their most recent outing.
Looking ahead, following their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, the Nuggets will hit the road to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday evening.
Regarding Wembanyama, he is poised with a strong opportunity to clinch the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award. He’s been putting up impressive numbers, averaging 21.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 3.4 blocks per game, shooting at 46.8% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range across 66 games.
However, despite his individual success, the San Antonio Spurs find themselves at the 15th seed, occupying the last place in the Western Conference with an 18-57 record after 75 games. Their next game will be against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday evening following their matchup against Denver.