Spurs' Wembanyama Calls Overtime Loss to Nuggets 'Fun' Despite Defeat

The Spurs' young star sees the overtime loss as a valuable learning experience ahead of the playoffs.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:41pm

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Despite the San Antonio Spurs' 136-134 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, which snapped their 11-game winning streak, rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama described the game as 'one of the most fun' he's played in. Wembanyama acknowledged the Spurs had a double-digit lead late but couldn't close out the victory, seeing the experience as a valuable learning opportunity as the team prepares for the playoffs.

Why it matters

The Spurs have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season, led by the emergence of Wembanyama as a potential superstar. While the loss to the Nuggets was disappointing, Wembanyama's positive outlook on the experience shows the team's maturity and willingness to learn from tough defeats, which could pay dividends in the postseason.

The details

The Spurs led by as many as 13 points in the game but were unable to hold on, with the Nuggets forcing overtime and ultimately winning 136-134. Wembanyama had a strong performance, but the Spurs' inability to close out the game is an area they'll need to improve on heading into the playoffs.

  • The Spurs' 11-game winning streak was snapped with the overtime loss to the Nuggets on April 5, 2026.
  • The Spurs and Nuggets will meet again on the final day of the regular season.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' rookie sensation and MVP candidate, who described the overtime loss to the Nuggets as 'one of the most fun' games he's played in.

Nikola Jokic

The star center for the Denver Nuggets, who helped lead his team to the overtime victory over the Spurs.

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' All-Star guard, who has been a key part of the team's success in recent years, including their NBA championship in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“I think it was an amazing game. Very fun. One of the most fun games.”

— Victor Wembanyama, Spurs Superstar

“Everything that happened is good for us. It's a real test against a team that's actually playing for something right now. Had a little bit of playoff vibes.”

— Victor Wembanyama, Spurs Superstar

“We could have closed it out. I think we had a good lead one minute 30 seconds in the fourth quarter. These are opportunities to apply details better on both sides of the floor.”

— Victor Wembanyama, Spurs Superstar

What’s next

The Spurs and Nuggets will meet again on the final day of the regular season, providing another opportunity for the young Spurs squad to test themselves against one of the Western Conference's top teams ahead of the playoffs.

The takeaway

Wembanyama's positive outlook on the Spurs' overtime loss to the Nuggets, despite the defeat, shows the team's maturity and willingness to learn from tough experiences. This mindset could be crucial as the Spurs look to make a deep playoff run and continue their surprising season.