Nikola Jokic exploded for 42 points as he led the Denver Nuggets over the San Antonio Spurs, 110-105, Wednesday (Manila time).
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After the Nuggets took an 11-ppoint lead, 99-88, with 8:18 remaining thanks to a floater by Reggie Jackson, the Spurs unleashed a 12-0 blitz to grab the lead, 100-99, with 4:06 left. Michael Porter Jr. made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 27 seconds left to give the Nuggets a 108-105 lead. Jokic iced the game with a pair of free throws with eight seconds to go, sealing the Nuggets’ win.
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