Spurs Really Said 'We're Different' and Humbled the Nuggets 139-136 💀

Y’all… the Spurs really just did THAT 🔥

No cap, nobody had the San Antonio Spurs on their bingo card for NBA Cup chaos, but here we are bestie. These young kings rolled up to Denver with absolute main character energy and said “bet, we’re taking this W home.

” The final score?

139-136, and it’s giving David vs Goliath vibes except David had a whole squad and they ALL understood the assignment. The Spurs just locked up West Group C and secured their spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, and honestly?

They ate and left no crumbs.

Jokic Had an Off Night (And We Love That For The Spurs)

Lowkey, when the reigning MVP Nikola Jokic has a mid performance, you KNOW something spicy is happening. My guy had what we’re calling a “below average night” which in Jokic terms means he only put up decent numbers instead of his usual triple-double wizardry.

Meanwhile, the Spurs’ young core said “this you? ” and proceeded to outplay a team that was supposed to be way better than them. The disrespect!

The audacity! The TALENT!

The NBA Cup Hits Different Though 💯

Fr fr, this NBA Cup tournament is giving exactly what it was supposed to give - playoff intensity in November/December. The Spurs came ready to play like their lives depended on it, and honestly?

That energy is immaculate.

They turned what should have been a routine Nuggets home win into a straight up heist. Denver thought they were gonna coast to the quarterfinals, but the Spurs said “that’s cute” and reminded everyone why you can’t sleep on anybody in this league.

The Hot Take Section (Because Someone Has to Say It)

Highkey, this win is proof that the Spurs rebuild is actually working and not just copium from their fanbase. These young players are developing that clutch gene early, and you absolutely love to see it.

The Nuggets better figure it out quick because getting sent home by a rebuilding team is NOT the vibe when you’re trying to make another championship run. The Spurs really walked into Ball Arena and said “this is our house now” - and honestly?

Respect.