Von Bahn scored 20 points on his birthday, and Nikola Jokic scored 46 points and 8 rebounds and 10 assists, the Nuggets won the overtime game against the Spurs

In an exciting NBA regular-season showdown, the home team, the Spurs, squared off against the road warriors, the Nuggets. After a thrilling two-game winning streak, the Spurs entered the match at 18-16, clinging to the eighth playoff spot in the Western Conference. On the other side, the Nuggets, boasting a solid overall record of 19-14, aimed to retain their fifth-place ranking in the Western Conference. It's worth noting that in the previous matchup just yesterday, the Spurs managed to clinch a well-earned victory when they faced off against the Nuggets.

From the jump, this duel was a battle of equals, with the two teams displaying comparable form right off the bat, trading baskets and keeping points tightly contested. As the opening frame unfolded, the Spurs opted for a relentless full-court pressure strategy, while their defensive game was anchored by their interior players. Their opponents, the Nuggets, relied heavily on an inside-out offensive approach and an outside-in defensive structure. It wasn't until the early stages of the second frame that the game started to take on a competitive edge. The Spurs appeared to have a slight advantage at this stage of the game, as their rookie sensation, Victor Wemba Bamabele (referred to as 'the Bam'), managed to deliver 20 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, and five steals. Conversely, the dynamic duo of Jaren Jackson Jr. and De'Aaron Fox emerged as the main threat for the Golden State Warriors with their all-around play, resulting in 25 combined points.

In the third frame, both teams continued to demonstrate impressive defensive strategies. The Spurs, with their half-court press and trapping defense, put pressure on their opponents, which eventually resulted in several steals. In contrast, the Nuggets employed a full-court trapping scheme coupled with a 2-3 zone defense. The home team, the Spurs, managed to gain the upper hand in this frame, leading them to a narrow lead at halftime. Entering the fourth frame, both teams were neck and neck; however, as the clock started ticking, their respective offensive and defensive strategies remained unchanged. Despite the tight scoring throughout the game, it was only at the 7-minute mark of the clock that the Nuggets opened up a 13-point lead over the Spurs. The game became more intense as time marched on, and the Nuggets managed to retain a small advantage going into the final minutes, which resulted in them edging the Spurs 110-109 in a thrilling showdown.