Spurs Face Daunting Challenge Against Playoff-Ready Nuggets

The struggling Spurs are set to clash with the playoff-bound Nuggets, armed only with a metaphorical slingshot.

After enduring their fifth consecutive loss, the Spurs continue to struggle, squaring off against formidable teams that are still locked in a fierce competition for playoff positioning. While the Spurs organization seems content with their current status in the standings, it’s tough not to sympathize with the players. Just when they thought they were emerging into the spotlight, they lost their star player for the rest of the season.

Now, they must make the arduous journey to the high altitudes of Denver on the back half of a double-header. They’ll meet a Nuggets team smarting from a second overtime defeat, desperately fighting to maintain a top-four seed in the ever-competitive Western Conference. Typically, this matchup would feature a thrilling battle of European giants. Instead, the Spurs will face a determined Nuggets squad craving every bit of advantage they can secure, led by Nikola Jokić, who recently achieved the rare feat of a 60-point triple-double, only the third in NBA history.

Injury List

Spurs: - Victor Wembanyama: Out - De’Aaron Fox: Out - Charles Bassey: Day-to-Day

Nuggets: - Nikola Jokić: Day-to-Day - Jamal Murray: Day-to-Day - Aaron Gordon: Day-to-Day - Christian Braun: Day-to-Day - Julian Strawther: Out - DaRon Holmes: Out