- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The San Antonio Spurs (48-17) are set to face off against the Denver Nuggets (39-26) at the Frost Bank Center this Thursday.
In their last outing, the Nuggets battled against the Thunder, narrowly losing with a score of 129-126. Both teams committed 20 fouls. The Nuggets made 19 of 47 attempts from three-point range, while Oklahoma City converted 76.2% of their free throw attempts, hitting 16 of 21. The Thunder secured 37 rebounds (3 offensive, 34 defensive) and achieved 3 blocks. In total, they distributed 27 assists while also recording 3 steals. Defensively, the Nuggets allowed a shooting percentage of 50.5% from the field (47 of 93). Denver matched that with 29 assists and forced 3 turnovers along with 3 steals. On the rebounding front, they grabbed 56 rebounds, including 16 on the offensive end. At the free throw line, the Nuggets converted 21 of 29 attempts, resulting in a success rate of 72.4%. Overall, Denver concluded the game with a field goal accuracy of 45.9% (45 of 98), including 15 out of 37 from beyond the arc.
Nikola Jokic played a pivotal role in the last game, scoring 32 points on 12 of 19 shooting. He logged 40 minutes on the court and pulled down 14 rebounds, wrapping up the game with a shooting percentage of 63.2% and dishing out 13 assists.
The Nuggets enter this matchup with a season record of 39-26. They average 13.0 turnovers per game and commit 19.0 fouls on average. Collectively, Denver secures 43.2 rebounds per game and has recorded 1,821 assists, ranking them 9th in the league for passing efficiency. The Nuggets excel from long range, hitting 39.0% of their three-point shots (889 of 2,282) and 80.6% from the free throw line. They score an average of 120.3 points per game, placing them 2nd in the league, and maintain a field goal percentage of 49.2%.
Defensively, the Nuggets force 12.0 turnovers per match while averaging 21.7 personal fouls. They rank 18th in the league for assists allowed, having surrendered 1,765 this season. The defensive unit permits a field goal percentage of 47.1% (2,768 of 5,882) and averages 42.6 rebounds per game. Opponents convert 35.4% of their three-point attempts against them as the Nuggets are ranked 19th in points allowed per game (116.6).
In their recent game, the Spurs secured a victory over the Celtics, finishing at 125-116. San Antonio captured 35 defensive rebounds alongside 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 44. They committed 12 turnovers and recorded 3 steals in this contest. The Celtics were called for 18 fouls, allowing San Antonio to take 25 free throw attempts, converting 17 for a rate of 68.0%. From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 20 of their 47 attempts (42.6%). Ultimately, they managed to shoot 44 for 85 from the field, resulting in a percentage of 51.8%. San Antonio limited Boston to 42 of 89 shooting (47.2%). They also finished with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.3% on 19 of 51 attempts and were successful on 13 of 17 from the free throw line (76.5%). In total rebounding, San Antonio allowed Boston 37 boards (5 offensive).
Victor Wembanyama was a standout performer for the Spurs, scoring 39 points in 37 minutes while contributing 3 assists. He shot 11 of 20 for a 55.0% field goal percentage and secured 11 rebounds.
The Spurs boast a strong record of 48-17 this season. Offensively, they are hitting 48.1% from the field, ranking 5th in the league. San Antonio has accumulated 7,716 points so far this year, averaging 118.7 points per game, and they pull down 46.3 rebounds per game. Their assist average sits at 27.3 per game (11th in the league) with 13.7 turnovers per game. The Spurs average 19.1 personal fouls and convert 77.9% of their free throw attempts.
From a defensive standpoint, San Antonio ranks 7th in points allowed per game at 111.6. They force opponents into an average of 13.3 turnovers per contest and limit teams to a shooting percentage of 45.1% from the field (4th in the NBA). The Spurs hold opponents to 35.5% from long range and allow 78.8% at the foul line. They concede an average of 26.1 assists and 43.2 rebounds per game, both ranking 10th in the league.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Take San Antonio
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