On Saturday, the Denver Nuggets played the San Antonio Spurs (at home) in Colorado).
The Nuggets won by a score of 136-134 (in overtime).
Nikola Jokic finished with 40 points, eight rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks while shooting 13/25 from the field and 1/5 from three-point range in 44 minutes of playing time.
Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Made NBA History
GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Jokic also made NBA history with his performance.
Real App wrote: “Nikola Jokic becomes the first center in NBA history to record 40+ PTS & 10+ AST with 0 TOV.”
GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets scores against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in overtime at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Jokic is in the middle of another sensational season.
The three-time MVP had come into the day with averages of 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, 10.8 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 57.2% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range in 61 games.
FS1’s Nick Wright wrote: “Jokic’s overtime performance vs. Wemby might’ve been the best 4 minute stretch I’ve seen from anyone all season.”
Nuggets Right Now
GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets scores against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in overtime at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Jokic and the Nuggets are currently the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 50-28 record in 78 games.
They are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak (and 25-13 at home).
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