Follow usDevonte’ Graham sealed a remarkable comeback for the San Antonio Spurs with a clutch floater in the lane, sinking the Denver Nuggets 121-120 with just 0.9 seconds remaining in the game.
The Nuggets, holding the top spot in the Western Conference with a record of 56-25, suffered a significant setback as they dropped out of sole possession of first place, now tied with Oklahoma City and Minnesota. Heading into the final day of the regular season, the Thunder claimed the lead, followed by the Timberwolves and the Nuggets, determined by tiebreakers.
Despite trailing by as much as 23 points, the short-handed Spurs, currently at the bottom of the Western Conference, mounted an impressive comeback led by Victor Wembanyama, who delivered a stellar performance with 34 points and 12 rebounds.
Jamal Murray led the charge for the Nuggets with 35 points, supported by Nikola Jokic’s 22 points and 12 rebounds. Denver had a commanding lead throughout the game, but the Spurs gradually closed the gap, ultimately clinching victory with Graham’s decisive shot.
Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed a season-high 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Spurs, who avoided matching their franchise’s worst record. Despite missing key players due to injuries, the Spurs showcased resilience and determination, outscoring the defending NBA champions in a thrilling fourth quarter.
Graham, who stepped up in the absence of injured teammates, played a pivotal role in the Spurs’ victory, demonstrating his value with a crucial game-winning play.
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