The 21-year-old center finished with 22 points and a career-high 23 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as Nikola Jokic had nine of his 46 points in overtime.

The three-time league MVP returned the compliment by calling Wembanyama “one that’s going to be remembered forever.”

Victor Wembanyama stole Nikola Jokic's pass ... "Can't ask for a better way to get better." Michael Porter Jr. missed a 34-footer at the buzzer that would have sent the game to overtime.

Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama’s 21st birthday on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime.

On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Denver Nuggets 122-111. In the second half of a back-to-back against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, the Spurs split the season series, although Denver needed overtime to finish the job.

DENVER — Victor Wembanyama stole Nikola Jokic’s pass ... it and fed Devin Vassell for a game-sealing dunk. Michael Porter Jr. missed 34-footer at the buzzer that would have sent it to overtime.

Victor Wembanyama will remain appointment viewing ... and Jokic turned the ball over trying to find an open Michael Porter Jr. on the weak side. Jokic finished with 41 points, 18 rebounds and ...

Victor Wembanyama defending the basket and protecting ... Jokic tried to slingshot a cross-court pass to Michael Porter Jr. on the left wing. It never stood a chance. Devin Vassell intercepted ...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama ... continues below this ad Michael Porter Jr. added 28 points and 10 rebounds ...

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