The San Antonio Spurs have proven that they can beat any team in the NBA this season, but any match-up against Nikola Jokic will always be tough.
As evidenced by recent wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, and Boston Celtics, the San Antonio Spurs can hold their own against any team in the league.
The Spurs have emerged not only as title contenders but downright frontrunners.
However, the Denver Nuggets are a different beast. Are they the best team in the league? Their 40-26 record, good for fifth in the West, suggests not, but Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA, rivaling Victor Wembanyama's level of game-breaking.
The Spurs beat the Nuggets by three points in their earlier matchup, and that was without Wembanyama in the lineup. As the Spurs look to push their winning streak to six in a row, they are the favorites against Denver.
Before tipoff, we have you covered with everything you need to know, from betting odds, TV info, and injury reports for both squads.
How to Watch Spurs vs. Nuggets
- Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio TX
- When: 8:00PM CST
- TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Southwest
- Streaming: NBA League Pass
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Victor Wembanyama, ankle (QUESTIONABLE)
- Lindy Waters III, illness (QUESTIONABLE)
- Harrison Barnes, ankle (OUT)
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
- Peyton Watson, hamstring (OUT)
Spurs vs. Nuggets Betting Lines
- Point spread: Spurs -6/Nuggets +6
- Money line: Spurs (-235)/Nuggets (+194)
- Over/under: 238.5
Even with Wembanyama listed on the injury report, the Spurs have proven they can beat Denver. However, Aaron Gordon also missed that earlier match-up, and Denver is getting healthier and healthier as the season goes on.
With Wembanyama only able to miss four games before he is ineligible for awards this season, it stands to reason that the Spurs won't hold him out unless he is seriously hurt.
After tonight's game, the Spurs will have a day off before the last game of their homestand, against the Charlotte Hornets. Perhaps Wembanyama can use Friday to get back to 100%, or the Spurs might exercise extra caution with a minutes restriction as they prepare for a playoff push.