The Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs split a two-game mini series on Friday and Saturday. The road team won each game, as the Spurs defeated the Nuggets in

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.

That shift away from centers was short-lived. The Denver Nuggets have benefited from having their franchise superstar being a center. Nikola Jokic is generational. He's won three of the past four MVP trophies and led the club to a championship victory in 2023.