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SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 12: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs greets Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets at the end of the game at Frost Bank Center on March 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

On Sunday, the San Antonio Spurs will host the Denver Nuggets in Texas.

The Spurs are coming off a 139-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks (also at home).

Victor Wembanyama exploded for 40 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 14/23 from the field and 2/7 from three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time.

Spurs Make Victor Wembanyama Announcement

GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2026 in Sacramento, California.

For Sunday’s game, the Spurs have announced that Wembanyama is being listed as questionable on the injury report.

Stephen Michael of Pounding the Rock wrote: “The Spurs say Victor Wembanyama (rib), Devin Vassell (rib), and Stephon Castle (foot) are QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game against Denver. Luke Kornet (shoulder) is OUT.”

GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

Wembanyama is in his third NBA season (all with the Spurs).

The superstar center is averaging 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.1 blocks per contest while shooting 51.2% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range in 64 games.

Spurs Right Now

GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

The Spurs are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 62-19 record in 81 games.

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

At home, the Spurs are 32-7 in 39 games.

GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game against the Utah Jazz at Frost Bank Center on December 27, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

The Spurs last made the NBA playoffs in 2019 when LaMarcus Aldridge was still on the roster.

That said, they will be one of the teams with a real chance to make the 2026 NBA Finals.

@ZachNBA_ of Pounding the Rock wrote: “Wow the Spurs are really going for it

Denver is resting all their guys except for Jokic who will play his 20 minutes to be award-eligible then sit

Spurs win + Lakers beat Jazz and the Nuggets and OKC will be on the other side of the bracket to San Antonio”

Nuggets Right Now

GettyHead coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets watches from the sideline during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

The Nuggets come into play as the third seed in the Western Conference with a 53-28 record in 81 games.

They are in the middle of a ten-game winning streak (and 25-15 on the road).

Last season, the Nuggets lost in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

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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