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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs walks off the floor during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Spurs 104-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

On Thursday night, the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets will face off in Texas.

For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports.

Denver Nuggets Report

GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 14: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shoots a 3-pointer during the State Farm 3-Point Contest during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Nuggets have ruled out DaRon Holmes II, Curtis Jones, KJ Simpson and Peyton Watson.

Jamal Murray is probable, while Aaron Gordon is questionable.

San Antonio Spurs Report

GettySAN ANTONIO, TX – JANUARY 19: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Harrison Barnes #40 during a break with game against Utah Jazz in the second half at Frost Bank Center on January 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the Spurs will be without Harrison Ingram, David Jones Garcia and Emanuel Miller.

Harrison Barnes, Victor Wembanyama and Lindy Waters III are all questionable.

Nuggets And Spurs This Season

GettyDENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 14: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center on December 14, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The Nuggets come into play as the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 40-26 record in 66 games.

They have won five out of their last ten games (and are 22-13 on the road).

Following the Spurs, the Nuggets will play their next game on Saturday when they visit Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers.

GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -FEBRUARY 1: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates a 112-103 win against the Orlando Magic at Frost Bank Center on February 1, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

As for the Spurs, they are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 48-17 record in 65 games.

They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak (and have won nine out of their last ten).

Following the Nuggets, the Spurs will play their next game on Saturday when they remain at home to host LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets.

Spurs And Nuggets Last Season

GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 21: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets exits the game due to injury in the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on November 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

The Nuggets are coming off a year where they beat the LA Clippers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

However, they lost to the OKC Thunder in the second round (in seven games).

In 2023, the Nuggets beat the Miami Heat to win the NBA Championship.

GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MAY 09: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets looks for a foul call while playing the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter during Game Five of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals at Ball Arena on May 09, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The Spurs last made the NBA playoffs in 2019.

They have won five titles since 1999.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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