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Spurs edge Nuggets 139-136, reach NBA Cup quarterfinals

The NBA Cup continued on Friday night and the San Antonio Spurs were looking to steal a win against the Denver Nuggets, without their star player, Victor Wembanyama.

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Highlights: Devin Vassell drops season-high 35 in shootout win versus Nuggets

Coming off a win in Portland versus the Trail Blazers, the Spurs entered Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets. Both teams were 2-1 in Group C play, and the winner would advance to the NBA Cup Quarterfinals.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / November 29

What we learned from the Spurs win over the Nuggets

“You’ve got to stay together if you’ve got the guts. And you don’t find the first door and run out of it.” – Pat Riley. It looked like the San Antonio Spurs were simply outmatched after a 23-8 run by the Denver Nuggets in the second half.

Devin Vassell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Why Devin Vassell isn’t satisfied with Spurs NBA Cup win over Nuggets

The San Antonio Spurs moved into the NBA Cup quarterfinals with their 139–136 victory over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Friday, though Guard-Forward Devin Vassell made it clear postgame that advancing didn’t complete their mission.

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San Antonio Spurs Stun the Nuggets in Denver 139-136

In a game that had no business being this thrilling, the San Antonio Spurs, battered and without their towering phenom Victor Wembanyama, walked into the lion’s den of Ball Arena and pulled off a heist for the ages.

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Devin Vassell News / Pounding the Rock / November 29

Devin Vassell emerges as the hero in the Spurs’ group-winning comeback against Nuggets

The San Antonio Spurs upset the vulnerable Nuggets in Mile High Denver, claiming the top record in West Group C, giving them direct entry into the knockout rounds of Emirates Cup play.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 29

Spurs Progress To NBA Cup Quaterfinals After Impressive 139-136 Victory Against Nuggets

The San Antonio Spurs came back from an 18-point third-quarter deficit and had one of their best performances of the season, ultimately qualifying for the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup by defeating the Denver Nuggets 139-136 on Friday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 29

Spurs charge back, down Nuggets to take West Group C

Devin Vassell scored 18 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter and the visiting San Antonio Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 139-136 on Friday night to win West Group C and advance to the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / November 29

San Antonio at Denver, Final Score: Spurs outlast the Nuggets and lock up West Group C with a 139—136 win

The NBA Cup allows teams to experience playoff-level intensity early in the season and the Spurs rose to the occasion tonight against the Nuggets in Denver.

Victor Wembanyama News / HITC / November 28

De’Aaron Fox offers his view on Spurs depth after four-win run without Victor Wembanyama

De’Aaron Fox could not hide his admiration for how the San Antonio Spurs approached the game, even with Victor Wembanyama out of action. An early-season injury to Victor Wembanyama has put the San Antonio Spurs in a difficult spot.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 28

Nuggets-Spurs' simple math in Cup: winner advances, loser is out

The ultimate goal every season is winning the Larry O'Brien Trophy, but winning the NBA Cup matters, too. When the Denver Nuggets host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, the winner will capture West Group C and advance to the Cup quarterfinals while the loser will be eliminated from the tournament.

De'Aaron Fox News / Field Level Media / November 27

De’Aaron Fox's season-high 37 spark Spurs past Blazers

De'Aaron Fox scored 14 of his season-high 37 points in the fourth quarter and added eight assists, six rebounds and three steals to lead the visiting San Antonio Spurs to a 115-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Cup play on Friday night.

San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Victor Wembanyama Report Emerges After Disappointing News

Victor Wembanyama entered the 2025-26 season as one of the NBA’s early MVP frontrunners, building on what was expected to be a major bounce-back campaign after his 2024-25 season was cut short by a blood-clot diagnosis.

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Spurs’ Dylan Harper to return vs. Trail Blazers

San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has been cleared to return to action following a 10-game injury absence and should be active on Wednesday as the team takes on Portland.

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Why De’Aaron Fox believes these Spurs can be ‘special’ despite injuries

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Dylan Harper News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Dylan Harper brightens Thanksgiving with turkey giveaway

San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper is currently sidelined due to a calf injury, but that didn’t stop him from bringing Thanksgiving holiday cheer in the form of a turkey giveaway.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / November 21

Spurs show off depth in third straight win without Victor Wembanyama

Missing 2023 No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama, last year's No. 4 pick Stephon Castle and 2025 No. 2 pick Dylan Harper, the San Antonio Spurs are showing they have talent all over their roster.

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San Antonio Spurs News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Fox and the San Antonio Spurs Get it Done Against the Hawks 135-126

In a night where the stars were supposed to be sitting, a new one was born under the bright lights of the Frost Bank Center. The San Antonio Spurs, missing their towering phenom Victor Wembanyama, found an unlikely hero in rookie David Jones Garcia, who willed them to a thrilling 135-126 victory over a fiery Atlanta Hawks squad.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 20

Spurs Drop 135 Points On Hawks In Big-Time Victory: Player Ratings

The San Antonio Spurs proved their roster strength by scoring 135 points against the Atlanta Hawks. They secured their third straight victory despite missing Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper.

Stephon Castle News / Hoops Rumors / November 18

Spurs' Stephon Castle out at least two weeks with a hip injury

After undergoing an MRI on Monday, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has been diagnosed with a left hip flexor strain, the team announced Tuesday in a press release.