GAME OF THE YEAR: Nikola Jokic OUTDUELS Victor Wembanyama In A Season Defining Denver Nuggets Win
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cam Johnson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, De’Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes, Keldon Johnson, Dylan Harper, Luke Kornet, Boston Celtics, Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, Daniss Jenkins, Philadelphia 76ers, Andre Drummond, Adem Bona, Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo, Jaime Jaquez, Washington Wizards, Kel’el Ware, Will Riley, Stephon Castle, and NBA Playoffs drama.
This episode of Locked On NBA Game Night features Gavin Schall and Ku Khahil breaking down the instant-classic Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs overtime thriller, headlined by electric performances from Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama.
The hosts debate MVP narratives, analyze key moments from Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun, and spotlight Denver’s unsung role players Cam Johnson and Jamal Murray. They compare superstar trajectories, discuss Denver’s playoff prospects, and highlight the coaching and depth that make both the Nuggets and Spurs championship-caliber.
The conversation pivots to the Detroit Pistons’ astonishing turnaround—going 8-2 without Cade Cunningham—celebrating the rapid growth of Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, and Daniss Jenkins, and what it means for a proud franchise.
The Philadelphia 76ers’ struggles without Joel Embiid are recapped, alongside reactions to Miami Heat’s 152-point explosion against the Washington Wizards, big nights from Bam Adebayo and Jaime Jaquez, and emerging prospects Kel’el Ware and Will Riley. The episode closes with excitement for the NBA’s new wave of talent and dramatic playoff races.
Game Discussion Timestamps
1:20 Nuggets vs Spurs
26:57 Pistons vs 76ers
34:03 Heat vs Wizards
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23 Comments
Jokic with 3 blocks 0 turnovers is what the nuggets need
Jokic = MVP. And it´s not even close!!! 💫
Seeing Jokic get a chase down block was more shocking to me then seeing Wemby doing the exact same head shaking in disbelief that Anthony Davis has done in so many post seasons against the same shot.
Ku!
Wemby is best defender in nba but has to swallow 40 from Jokic!!!
I really REALLY don't like coming back to YouTube when the Everydayer Club podcast isn't ready. This was posted 5 hours ago, why can't they happen at the same time? I'm paying for this service directly.
Dpoy 😅my ass Joker can't be stopped and Embid killed him too 70
JOKIC is the true MVP…….PERIOD
The Spurs being undersized on the frontline at PF really showed in this game. We have great guards and wings but we don’t have an Aaron Gordon, Jalen Duren or Evan Mobley type player and we need one bad.
It’s something as a Spurs fan I’ve being worried about all season.
Hopefully, we can address that in the draft this summer.
I didn’t think about it til dude said it but Ausar may be better in his team defense than Amen. JB is a fuckin gangster coach. I’m jealous of yall’s defensive role players. Pulled a Dannis Jenkins out yall ass.. damn, to cheer for a young team on the rise again..
Wemby is just another THE PROCES like his French brotha Embid. Wemby is full of him self like pity MVP. Same vibes from wemby. disgusting for someone to think he is the best. just disgusting behaviour of western athletes. sick culture.
This is what Nuggets fans needed to see. Absolutely the craziest season I've ever seen. FOUR starters out for significant time, at the SAME time. Seven of their top 8 out for multiple games. This was the fight that we all remember. It doesn't matter the opponent, if they play like this, they have a real chance to get that 2nd chip.
So Spurs need another guard?With Castle, Harper,Fox,Vassell and Johnson? I think they need Giannis, Curry, Tatum and another Wemby…It's not enough getting 20 lottery picks in a row and fixing draft? Greed will tear apart Spurs when they pay Castle and Harper and Wemby will be just another Embid most likely…
mvp: joker. get serious.
I knew they were going to do this shit. Some need a reason to hate and doubt and make it look innocent. This game was not the game of the year. Game to practice in real time. By far from meaningful. Both team really didn’t need the win.
Why wait for Wemby to lose to call it the game of the year? Listen how they praise the Joker . It took overtime at home to win by 2. And that’s the game of the year. Shai scared 😱 😂proof; I’m right. Good game to practice in real time. Playoffs like; key words: practice
Spur didn’t make the playoffs last year. This year yall scared and hoping for any sign of weakness 😂😂😂😂 this shit is funny 😂😂😂😂😂 right in front of your very eyes 😂😂😂😂😂
Marks; problem with America 😂 people like this. Haters
SDA is NOT the MVP…….last year or this year……..SGA is OVERRATED
Joker took Wemby to school.
Turn about for 2 years ago when the spurs upset the nuggets in the last game. If okc wins the next 3, we will give the nuggets a win. Watching joker and wemby duel it out would be fun to watch in a 7 game series.
This man is talking towards the end about the pistons like Charlotte aint about to make a full 180 too. A lot of bad teams r about to turn around as long as they have competent front office (looking at you bulls)
It looked to me like Jokic altered his shot to make a higher arc to adapt to Wemby's reach.