The San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point deficit (10:03 in Q4) and ended the last 3 minutes on an 11-2 run to defeat the Denver Nuggets, 121-120. Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 24 points, 5 3PM, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks. Jamal Murray (35 points, 5 3PM, 4 assists) and Nikola Jokic (22 points, assists, 7 rebounds) led the Nuggets. The Spurs move to 21-60 as the Nuggets fall to 56-25.
There have been five total instances of 30+ PTS, 10+ REB, 5+ 3PM, and 5+ AST done by Rookies since the first season of the three-point rule in 1979-80.
Wembanyama has two of them this season and is the only rookie with multiple such games.
Victor Wembanyama - 2x
Stephen Curry - 1x
Paul Pierce - 1x
Jason Kidd - 1x
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At this point just announce roty early
Chet is 1st place in the west and played all 82 games, just saying...
@@swish1457True, reason why robert horry is the goat over jordan. Can't argue with wins
@@swish1457 wemby has better stats. Wins dont matter
@swish1457 and Chet missed all 82 games in his real rookie year. GTFO you in denial
@@somesun3418Say what you want. Robert Horry will always be my goat 🥺😭😡
Wemby = ROTY + DPOY
the only one who can disable jokic 🔥
@@sahirsalastrujillo4258 exactly And it's only the beginning.
Unquestionably 😂
If not i dont what it is...its more likely the nba is on drugs.
Nah booty loving dwight howard did all the time before he moved to china and joined the rainbow community 😂@@sahirsalastrujillo4258
As much as I love Victor and he did have a stellar game, let us not forget about Devonte Graham. The guy is like a Brett Favre: a high risk, high reward gunslinger. I like the way he always brings a ton of energy when he hits the floor. Every team needs someone like that.
fax he is a baller and hit big shots down the stretch.
“Devonte Graham is like Brett Favre” is not the take I was expecting to see after this game but I’m kinda on board
I swear as a spurs fan I've been fond of devonte game I was always perplexed why we haven't given him more play time and also he seems like he likes to play for us! I genuinely hope we resign him
ROCK CHALK
@@Alex.El.Gordo_its the same for mamu. Pop is simply telling those vets that there will be games and minutes for them eventually but our priority was developing our youngins this szn. its an unfortunate side of the coin for devonte and mamu cuz they deserve real minutes throughout the season, but they have also both been exceptional for us towards the end of this season for us, and teams will see value in them if it’s not us. Both nba players, and im happy that tre and devonte carried us over the line with their pg skills and wembys defense in the end😍🗣️ sidy is also a diamond in the rough for us🔥
Nah but that 3rd quarter run from wemby was INSANE. Screaming my lungs off when he made consecutive 3s, holy cow 😯
17 point quarter 👽
@@TheNeutralizer27 17 points in 3 minutes 💀
the lungs should be strong with the lack of wins this season.... but you got the summer to rest up in a couple days
real bro
I was there. The energy was insane
As a Timberwolves fan that loss in SA earlier this year feels a lot less painful. Way to go Spurs!
Go get that 1st chip 😤😤😤🔥🔥🔥
As a suns fan same.... Except we lost without wemby lmao
@@hart2heart92not happening bro
Crazy thing is that as bad as the Spurs are the whole season they have beaten the top 3 Western teams once each lol. And each one more ridiculous and impressive than the previous one.
@@hart2heart92RESPECTFULLY!
Pop with the high iq timeout at the end really messed up nuggets play
He basically coached the spurs bench into beating a healthy nuggets team
Exactly what I was thinking. Don’t see many coaches do that
and they say fire him 🤧
Exactly. Murray hit the game winner, but Pop sealed it. I'm not a Spurs fan but I am a Popovich fan. GOAT coach and a great human being.
@@justineluizpedrina2503nobody says that
Incredible watching the Spurs at this point of the season, compared to the beginning of the season. Genuine improvement from one end of the bench to the other, Pop really is the goat.
I'm a Clippers fan, but...I've been following the NBA since 77 and IMHO Phil Jackson is a poser. His skill is managing egos because he's an egomaniac. He didn't invent the triangle, never won without two first ballot HOFers, got outcoached in the playoffs without MJ in the dynasty period, etc. Pop is the GOAT as I see it.
It's not even that, he can get the worst players and put them in a position that suits their abilities even if it's the worst in the West. They just don't have the talent other than wemby@@kentstallard6512
Pops gotten lucky with his players gtfo
@@kentstallard6512Phil is that guy ☝️ pop couldn’t handle Dennis Phil could real 🐐
@@Jeffgordonfan24hesthegoat 🤣🤣🤣 ok buddy
Wemby makes everyone thinks twice before scoring on him 😂, Wemby locked the Nuggets down and they did not score 😂
DEVONTE "CLUTCH" GRAHAM BABY🔥🔥🔥
The new "Patty Mills" role
Super easy shot to miss too with that awkward bump and liftoff.
Dude has been a baller since he was with charlotte he used to be my favorite player because he was so streaky with the 3 ball
this vid had 3k views when I started watching and 15k by the time it finished 😂 i'm never gonna skip a Spurs game from now nba give this man a dpoy+roty
Himbanyama Clutch Block !!! ROTY & DPOTY ! 👽
Wemby is a treat to watch play. I'm 56, and the last time I felt in awe with my mouth wide open who was a treat to watch was Michael Jordan. Its been that long. The kid has it all, and is exciting to watch.
agreed , same with me
En tant que Français j'approuve il est vraiment excitant à voir jouer !
Concur 👍
Plays with fire and effort (which defense is 90% effort imo)....not lost in his n own celebrity. It's refreshing to see imo
Not even Michael Jordan altered a game the way Victor does. Can you imagine Wilt hitting 3's like that??
This Spurs team is gonna be a problem in the West for years to come. That conference just keeps getting stronger, it’s not even fair at this point
Would love to see this dude play in a playoff series. Seeing how teams try to defend him and how he adapts.
Maybe they should’ve won more games 😂
That last defensive play by Pop was truly awesome, he is indeed the GOAT!
He read the play when he called a time out 😅
😂😂😂😂 .9 seconds left, that wasn't rocket science or anything like that, stop it.
@@MrElpajita Hater alert! 🤣
@@MrElpajita Because teams never get a shot off with .9 seconds left in the clock.... /s
Murray is so good at drawing those offensive fouls… I can’t even hate, Manu terrorized nuggets fans for years with the same plays lol
Murray is a guy who won't win a dunk contest, doesn't appear elite athletically...and yet will carve you up in crunch time.
@@kentstallard6512 facts and he'll never be an all-star but he'll win 4 rings
He would of been an all star this year if he didnt miss so much of the season @@baldbald_bald
@@baldbald_bald he may get some all star appearances if he manages to stay healthy for a season for once.
Manu should have been charged with a technical foul in the first quarter for pulling up on the basket. Everyone else is, but no he got to go to the free throw line. Also there was a whole lot of flopping by the Spurs going on. The Spurs should owe the league a lot of money for the flops. Wemby should have been charged a flagrant file for trying to go after Gordon. Of course that was like a toothpick hitting a brick. But the Spurs really owe the referees a big thank you because they won the game for them.
Wemby was about to throw that ball to the fans again 😂😂😂
100%, then he remembered the fine. Genuine guy. Great game. Keep it up Spurs.
Fair play to those Spurs players who barely got minutes, but clearly showed their class. Graham was tonight’s hero, but let’s not forget Mamukelashvili who’s been balling these past few games. 👏
ROY, DPOY and 3rd team NBA!
No 1 seed for denver
Lol
@@gamingexperience579no awards given for a number one seed 🤷
@@XandieFiremanThat’s “no 1 seed” not “no. 1 seed.” The nuggets losing tonight sent them down to the third seed
No anymore lol@@gamingexperience579
Sandro’s last minute block was clutch ❤️❤️
Yes been great lately
@@WildDanHibikiI can see his progress every week, wish he had more time from beginning. That dude is a fighter I’m sure he will work hard to get even better
I'm a sixers fan thru n thru . Coach pop is one of my favorite coaches of all time. This was a fun game to watch. 🤙🏼. Every win seems to be a playoff win vibe in S.A . fun for the sport. 👌🏼
Wemby needs a DPOY award
Maybe not this year but he will eventually no doubt
He is the best !
Anyone else neutralize Jokic in the clutch ?
@@kyul9357 💯
@@jordanbautistanah he definitely gets it this year.
Go Spurs. The whole team from top to bottom played as perfectly as they could and did their job. This what happens when you have a competent team around Wemby.
This is insane
I'm not a Spurs fan, but...Victor is indeed not from this earth. Yikes.
Great way to play till the end of the season.... Respect and salute Spurs.. Great win
As nuggets fan…I WAS a bit worried this was gonna happen…. Nuggets were in chill mode we needed Braun in there
As a Spurs fan, Nuggets absolutely were in chill mode. Losing to a Spurs team with their best players sitting out except for Wemby and a bunch of role players. I was fully expecting the Nuggets to win and I am rooting for you guys in the playoffs and the fact we stole your chance of clinching the 1st seed is kind of bittersweet lol.
Wemby for ROTY and DPOY🔥💯
💯
It was around lunch time when i was watching this game here. Great win to my hometown team. Cheering from Japan 🗾🇯🇵🏀
If Wemby don't get DPOY along with his ROTY... Adam Sliver will have to see ME!! 😤😤💯💯
Draymond will throw at fit if Wemby gets DPOY
@@LukaDeezNuts you mean a party ? he said he believes that wemby deserves it
@@LukaDeezNuts Draymond said he changed his mind and believes Wemby should actually be DPOY.
Love to see Wemby handle Jokic. Spurs were tenacious to the very end.
Wemby might just sweep up a pile of awards this season! He's proving to be a rookie sensation, on the trajectory to become a superstar or even a legend. It's rare to witness someone of his caliber so early in their career. In fact, the last time we saw this level of promise was with players like Durant, LeBron, Wade, and Curry. Looks like the pundits were spot on about his potential.
I love Wenby. He's like every boy with passion on basketball. Pure love.
I love to see the crowd! Spurs 20-60 before this win but the fans knew the team needed them!👍
The patience of Graham in that final second to win the game is such a beautiful play😮💥🔥🔥🔥
The Spurs have a really good clutch roster. Tre Jones was super clutch at Duke, and Devonte Graham is too. Can't forget about Wemby. I see a championship in store for the Spurs!
Wemby is the greatest rookie of all-time
Relax 😂
Facts 👽
D rose? You’re a casual lmao
@@sufyaanzubair5296 he averaged 16 pts and shot 22 % from 3. Don't tell me i'm a casual when your are one yourself
Lebron better
I love my Spurs and I can't wait for next year so Go Spurs Go! We need the right players in the draft!
I trust in Spurs in making the right moves to make the team competitive next year. Probably a star point guard, and a solid big, but the Spurs have a good young core to build around.
W for Wembanyama & the Spurs!
My League Pass subscription is so worth it now... when the SPURS play like this !!! YEEESSSSSS !!! The future will be amazing for this team and their fans !!! 🏀
NBA never seen fans this loud since Warriors Oakland or even Dynasty Spurs days.
if all takes to for wemby to win vs healthy Denver squad is a motivated graham and mamu spurs better start building around wemby next season
The last timeout by Pop was strategic. 🏀
Victor WetBannas for ROTY
why wemby is not the DPOY? it's clear that he is the DPOY and the ROY
The dpoy’s team usually has a top 5 defense instead of a bottom 10
Cuz he’s not american
@@majindan2608neither is gobert. The likely winner. Has nothing to do with being American. You’re clearly a casual.
@@majindan2608 the guy winning DPOY is not American either, and there is almost a 100% chance the MVP is not going to be American
@@majindan2608Literally every mvp candidate is foreign
This was one of the most exciting nights in the NBA regular season. This game, kings-suns, jazz-LaC, wolves-hawks, LaL-Grizz, knicks-Net, bulls-wizards all with crazy close endings. Can't wait for the playoffs
I’ve never been more ready for the next season this early as a spurs fan.
You hit the jackpot. Wemby is better than advertised, which is amazing. The new logo is perfect...he is not from this planet. AND...he clearly wants badly to win. He's got the dawg in him. As a Clips fan, I'm worried...very worried...
Crazy game. Nuggets looked like championship form through most of it , went up by 20 at one point. Fucking Murray always makes everything he throws up against the spurs. Spurs went bananas 4th quarter.
Fam, the Spurs fanbase is great, they still turned up to games despite their ranking.
Pop really got the rest of these dudes playin pretty well too. Happy to see Devonte with the clutch plays at the end of the game. Had an eye on him since CLT
pop mind game on the inbound
HELL FREAKING YAY!!! WHAT A GAME!!!! GSG!!!❤❤❤❤
This game will be remembered forever
Great game!!! I love close games like this great to see spurs win!
Wemby alien
Wemby was going to throw the ball into the crowd...and then he had a flashback.
Size, energy, movements, B-IQ, passing, hustle, awesome pro, person and teamate = Mamu! The game becomes more SPUR-ish with Wemby and Manu together.. just becomes fluid!-nice.. Bring him back!
Salute to the ROTY... But, we can't only talk about Wemby, here. Shout out to Graham for leading the charge, setting teammates up and creating great looks for everyone. Transition 3s, great energy, recognized doubles and switches, and made the right plays ( key buckets) overall. Seems like a good fit for damn near everyone involved. 35 wins next season?
i love this mamu guy🎉🎉🎉 so good
Wemby is a cheat code bruh what is happening 😂 you can't even create him in 2k
I really hope he stays healthy. History says people with his body type cannot stay healthy but hopefully he is the exception. The league would be so much better with him around.
you telling me this the worst wemby we will see in the league 😭?
hopefully a big offseason for the Spurs, they can get this thing rolling next year
trae young would be the perfect PG for him. just sayin 🤷♂
If he could defend better.
thanks for making content of this kind free, dear NBA
Wemby was phenomenal. He sparked the run and kept the team within striking distance. But Graham made the finishing touches. He was as clutch as any big game player can be. Mamu was also a key piece of the win, as well as Tre and Julian. You can actually see the chemistry now apparent
Pop’s insane quickness in 7:30
Damn, the betting odds must be very HIGH!!!!😂
That timeout by pop at the end of the game was lowkey genius
I loved that when he's teammate score that 12q points he didn't celebrate.. goes to show he have that mamba mentality "the jobs not finish"
I knew nuggets will fuck up today, they get complacent, the whole season, as soon they get on the top they fuck up, now back to the 3rd position.
Down 23. Go Spurs Go!
I love this final 5min ❤than game highlights coz you witness entire scenario than skip vid
It’s always good to see the rest of the guys fired up.
Wemby was dogging Jokic in the clutch
spurs 2024 nba champs 🏆
Spurs Nuggets series would be 🔥 right now
With this current roster? Forget about it. But the Spurs will surely get good pieces to build around Wemby. Something to look forward to.
They ain’t even in the playoffs 💀
@@jontameysSpurs are winning it all this year. I’m serious. Having victor is like having an extra player on the team and this covers the weaknesses in a lot of the Spurs roster. Never count the spurs out. Without victor anything is possible
Spurs aren’t in the playoffs😂
This game was not only a good win for the spurs and coach popavich but a great learning experience especially for the Denver Nuggets The Defending Champions going into the NBA Playoffs
As a Spurs fan, I can't wait to see how would the young Spurs go in the next season.
If he can't be ROTY and DPOY no one will ever be
Some old greats before the dpoy award existed likely would’ve gotten it For example wilt would’ve won roty mvp and dpoy if it existed
How the hell we beating the champs with our C team, missing our 3 other best players and pop somehow coaches the young bucks to a win v a full healthy Denver team. Wemby gonna be top 5 mvp voting next year for sure Edit: ALSO, mamu has got to stay with this team. He’s high iq and plays insanely well off of wemby
Probably bc the C team is as effective as the A team. I mean the roster + the bench is currently really balanced. Kudos to Cissoko who plays very cleanly for its first games with spurs.
Yes agree!!! Mamu over collins every day !!!
It's because of Mamu, besides his scoring and rebounding, he has a lott of energy and makes lot of things happen, and has good chemistry with Wemby and is an unselfish team player, that block at the end.
Its good to see devonte gettin sum shine I was really askin like damn whats goin on is it over? He is nice asf how is he not gettin minutes on the spurs??? Lol keep striving devonte
I keep writing it again and again, Wemby is the best rookie in NBA history 👏
DPOY , ROTY
roty yes dpoy nope
The DPOY just stopped the MVP in the last 5mins where he was needed the most by denver.
Devonte Graham on fire tonight🔥💯
thanks SA from a GSW fan 😊❤
Losing against the spurs is instant
Majority of the top teams have lost against Spurs btw...
@@tyreek.6815 coz the spurs arent as bad as their record
This is why Jokic shouldn’t be MVP
Spurs should get Tray young and Klay Thompson next season.
That team fire
Trea yes....Thompson is way past his prime, no longer a consistent scorer or elite defender.
Thompson? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Rather young and draft Risacher....
This win is the equivalent of that meme with that dude with the champagne celebration but he's in last place. But I love it lmao. That was intense. Good win!
This is just incredible.
According to ESPN Gobert is the DPOY…what are they smoking? That was amazing
good weed at ESPN😂😂
DPOY&ROTY !👽💯🙌
They just pissed the Nuggets off. Now they gonna go win it all
Amazing effort from the team
spurs missing their entire roster and they beat the championship team LMAOOOO
The Spurs just might end up winning it all this year. Victor is unstoppable. He can singlehandedly win games it’s incredible. Having him on the team is like having an extra player on offense and defense. It’s just not fair! 😂
Pop is a great coach. Iced the champs on the final play.
SA better recruit Klay with a max offer to free up the paint for Wemby
Wemby effect, Murray didn’t dare to lay up just below 1 minute and pass to MPJ instead, congrats spurs 🎉
Man he's gonna be great to watch for years.
Nah Jokic actually chocked that last shot
That's twice he has chocked the last shot past few games
Is that your Mvp ? Best player on the planet Jokic ? Exposed by Wemby and Spurs lmao. No way, Doncic MVP this year. Stop D riding Jokic Period.