Spurs extend home streak, Nuggets rally in overtime
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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.
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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.
Why This Matters to You
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.
The Bottom Line
The Spurs are on a roll at home, and the Nuggets are climbing the ranks. It's a reminder that in basketball, every game counts. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves a good sports underdog story.
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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.
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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