Denver Nuggets @ San Antonio Spurs: Apr 12, 2026
Nuggets vs Spurs final: the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on April 12, 2026 at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 37 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 128 |
| Spurs | 34 | 22 | 35 | 27 | 118 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 25 PTS Julian Strawther
- 13 REB David Roddy
- 6 AST Jalen Pickett
Spurs
- 24 PTS De'Aaron Fox
- 11 REB Stephon Castle
- 9 AST Stephon Castle
Nuggets vs Spurs Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić C | 18 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7-12 | 1-2 | 8-8 | +6 |
| Tyus Jones G | 20 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 28 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7-8 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Julian Strawther G | 34 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-19 | 4-8 | 3-4 | +2 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 18 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8-16 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +12 |
| David Roddy F | 33 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-13 | 0-1 | 3-3 | +7 |
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | -3 |
| Curtis Jones G | 31 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 4-4 | 1-2 | +6 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 29 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-13 | 1-5 | 2-4 | +11 |
San Antonio Spurs
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell GF | 33 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-13 | 3-8 | 2-2 | -2 |
| De'Aaron Fox G | 33 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8-21 | 4-14 | 4-4 | +2 |
| Stephon Castle G | 29 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-10 | 2-3 | 2-4 | -11 |
| Mason Plumlee FC | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Julian Champagnie G | 25 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Harrison Barnes F | 25 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Dylan Harper G | 18 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 0-1 | 1-1 | -14 |
| Carter Bryant F | 30 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6-13 | 1-7 | 0-1 | +2 |
| Bismack Biyombo C | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Jordan McLaughlin G | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Keldon Johnson FG | 21 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 2-5 | 4-6 | +10 |
Nuggets vs Spurs Recap
The Nuggets beat the Spurs because they outscored San Antonio 33-22 in the second quarter. Denver finished the regular season at 54-28, while the Spurs ended at 62-20.
Denver led 37-34 after one quarter, then used that second period to build a lead. The Nuggets held a 70-56 edge at halftime and 101-91 after three. They rebounded better, 58 to 45, and made 50 of 100 shots, while the Spurs made 45 of 99.
Julian Strawther scored 25 for Denver, and David Roddy added 13 rebounds. De'Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 24 points. Stephon Castle had 11 rebounds and 9 assists in the loss. San Antonio attempted 47 three-pointers and made 15, while Denver made 11 of 30 and got 30 assists.
The number to know: 58 rebounds. Denver's edge on the glass gave it extra possessions all game.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| 50-100 | Field Goals | 45-99 |
| 50.0% | FG % | 45.5% |
| 11-30 | 3-Pointers | 15-47 |
| 36.7% | 3P % | 31.9% |
| 17-22 | Free Throws | 13-18 |
| 77.3% | FT % | 72.2% |
| 58 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 19 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 30 | Assists | 27 |
| 4 | Steals | 5 |
| 5 | Blocks | 5 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 16 | Fouls | 18 |
| 23 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 55.5% | 8.4% | 38.0% | 0.170 |
 Spurs | 53.0% | 7.8% | 26.4% | 0.131 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Spurs Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, April 12, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Spurs KENS 5 / KSAT 12 (22 games)
- Arena
- Frost Bank CenterSan Antonio
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Spurs Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- W vs Thunder 127-107 Apr 10, 2026
- W vs Grizzlies 136-119 Apr 8, 2026
- W vs Trail Blazers 137-132 Apr 6, 2026
- W vs Spurs 136-134 Apr 4, 2026
- W @ Jazz 130-117 Apr 1, 2026
Spurs last 5
- W vs Mavericks 139-120 Apr 10, 2026
- W vs Trail Blazers 112-101 Apr 8, 2026
- W vs 76ers 115-102 Apr 6, 2026
- L @ Nuggets 134-136 Apr 4, 2026
- W @ Clippers 118-99 Apr 2, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 4, 2026 Spurs @ Nuggets 134-136
- Mar 12, 2026 Nuggets @ Spurs 136-131
- Nov 28, 2025 Spurs @ Nuggets 139-136
More NBA Games on Apr 12, 2026
- Final
Detroit Pistons4-1133
Indiana Pacers2-3121Top: Reed 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-3117
Cleveland Cavaliers3-1130Top: Tomlin 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4101
Toronto Raptors3-1136Top: Barrett 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-3117
Miami Heat1-4143Top: Hield 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-3108
Boston Celtics3-1113Top: Scheierman 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-2110
New York Knicks2-396Top: McBride 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-4106
Philadelphia 76ers4-1126Top: Ryan 22 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-4107
Los Angeles Lakers4-1131Top: Tshiebwe 29 PTS, 17 REBBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-4126
Minnesota Timberwolves3-2132Top: Fears 36 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-4128
Dallas Mavericks3-2149Top: Poulakidas 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-4110
Portland Trail Blazers3-0122Top: Achiuwa 27 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2135
Oklahoma City Thunder4-1103Top: Bouyea 27 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors2-3110
Los Angeles Clippers1-3115Top: Curry 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0101
Houston Rockets5-0132Top: Whitehead 26 PTSBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Spurs: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets visit the Suns Oct 30; Spurs host the Timberwolves Oct 31.
Nuggets vs Spurs FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Spurs on Apr 12, 2026?
The Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Julian Strawther led the Nuggets with 25 points.
What are the Nuggets and Spurs records?
After this game the Nuggets were 54-28 and the Spurs were 62-20 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Spurs?
Julian Strawther scored 25 for the Nuggets. De'Aaron Fox scored 24 for the Spurs.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Spurs season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Spurs game?
The Nuggets beat the Spurs 136-134 on Apr 4, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Spurs played?
At Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, the home arena of the San Antonio Spurs.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Spurs?
Nuggets-Spurs: Q1 37-34, Q2 33-22, Q3 31-35, Q4 27-27.
What is next for the Nuggets and Spurs?
Nuggets visit the Suns on Friday, October 30 at 10:00 PM ET; Spurs host the Timberwolves on Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 PM ET.