Jokic Drops 40, Outduels Wembanyama in Instant Classic

Nikola Jokic just reminded everyone why the MVP conversation runs through him.

In what might be the game of the year, Jokic went for 40 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks with ZERO turnovers as the Nuggets edged the Spurs 136-134 in overtime. The man was +14 in a two-point game. That's not basketball — that's a cheat code.

Victor Wembanyama wasn't exactly quiet either — 34 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks. An absolute monster line. But Jokic had 16 of his points in the final 14 minutes and OT, and held Wemby to 1-for-4 shooting down the stretch. Aaron Gordon's clutch bucket with 6.2 seconds left forced OT, and then Denver just took over. The Spurs' 11-game win streak? Done. Jokic's MVP statement? Made.