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Spurs extend home streak, Nuggets rally in overtime

PUBLISHED Apr 7, 2026, 3:32 AM ET

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San Antonio hosted Portland on Wednesday while riding a multi-game home winning streak, with the Spurs listed at 60-19 (or 61-19 in subsequent reporting) and Victor Wembanyama among key contributors; earlier in the week Denver beat Portland 137-132 in overtime, powered by Nikola Jokic’s triple-double. The Nuggets’ OT victory moved Denver into third place in the Western Conference, ending Portland’s three-game run and dropping the Trail Blazers toward ninth; the Spurs sought to prolong their home streak into Friday’s matchup with Dallas, affecting short-term playoff positioning this week.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Jan. 4 — Portland defeated San Antonio 115-110; Deni Avdija scored 29 points.
Monday (week of coverage) — Denver rallied from 16 points down to beat Portland 137-132 in overtime; Jokic posted a triple-double.
Wednesday (week of coverage) — San Antonio hosted Portland while on a five-game home winning streak.
Friday (week of coverage) — San Antonio hosted Dallas attempting to extend a six-game home streak.
After these games — Denver moved into third in the West; Portland dropped toward ninth in the standings.

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The Spurs and Nuggets' performances impact the Western Conference standings. If you're a fan, these games could affect your team's playoff chances. Check the NBA schedule to see when your team plays next.

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Who Benefited

The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets benefited immediately: the Spurs extended a home winning streak that strengthened their Western Conference positioning, while the Nuggets’ overtime rally moved them into third place in the West and improved their short-term seeding outlook.

Who Impacted

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered setbacks: they lost to Denver in overtime, saw a multi-game win streak end, and dropped in the Western Conference standings, affecting their immediate playoff positioning.

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