Denver Nuggets

Spurs edge Nuggets 139-136, reach NBA Cup quarterfinals

Published

November 29, 2025

Nov 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) battles for the ball with Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) and guard Jamal Murray (27) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The NBA Cup continued on Friday night and the San Antonio Spurs were looking to steal a win against the Denver Nuggets, without their star player, Victor Wembanyama.

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The Nuggets were once again led by their duo Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Jokic put up another impressive stat line of 21 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists.

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Murray went off for 37 points and seven assists, but it wouldn’t be enough to overcome the Spurs. Devin Vassell had himself a game for San Antonio. He scored a season-high 35 points on 12-17 shooting, including 7-9 from three.

Overall, the Spurs had seven players reach double figures and they held on to defeat the Nuggets 139-136. The victory advanced the Spurs to the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

About the Author Published Nov 29, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1