Spurs Look to Rebound Against 76ers After Tough Loss to Nuggets

San Antonio aims to get back on track as they host Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:35am

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The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a tough loss to the Denver Nuggets, ending their 11-game win streak. However, they have a chance to bounce back as they host the Philadelphia 76ers, who are led by MVP candidate Joel Embiid. The Spurs previously notched their biggest win of the season against the 76ers earlier this year, but this time Embiid is expected to play.

Why it matters

This game is an important test for the young Spurs team, who are looking to gain more playoff experience before the postseason. The matchup between Spurs' star Victor Wembanyama and 76ers' center Joel Embiid will also be one to watch, as the two have faced off a few times in their careers.

The details

The Spurs' loss to the Nuggets on Saturday was a tough one, as they were unable to stop Nikola Jokic, who put up 40 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists. Wembanyama had a strong game with 34 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks, but it wasn't enough. The Spurs will now turn their attention to the 76ers, who have been dealing with injuries to Embiid and Paul George for much of the season. Despite that, they are still in the playoff picture in the East. Embiid has only faced Wembanyama twice in his career, but had a dominant 70-point game against the Spurs in one of those matchups.

  • The Spurs and 76ers last played in early March, with San Antonio winning 131-91.
  • Embiid is expected to play in this game after sitting out the 76ers' last contest.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' star rookie center, who is averaging 24.9 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.1 blocks per game this season.

Joel Embiid

The 76ers' All-Star center, who is averaging 26.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in 37 games played this season.

Nikola Jokic

The Nuggets' superstar center, who has dominated Wembanyama in their head-to-head matchups, averaging 37.3 points, 10.9 rebounds and 9.1 assists.

Tyrese Maxey

The 76ers' leading scorer this season, averaging 28.6 points and 6.7 assists per game.

Paul George

The 76ers' second-leading scorer, averaging 17.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game in 33 games played.

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What they’re saying

“I wish we could have closed it out, and my conclusion of this game is it is good for us. Everything that happened is good for us.”

— Victor Wembanyama

What’s next

The Spurs' final regular season game will be against the Nuggets, giving them a chance at revenge before the playoffs begin.

The takeaway

This game against the 76ers presents another opportunity for the young Spurs team to gain valuable playoff-like experience as they continue their impressive season. The matchup between Wembanyama and Embiid will be must-watch basketball.