PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs (12-5) take on the Denver Nuggets (13-4) on November 28, 2025 at Ball Arena , setting up a Western Conference clash between two of the league's hottest teams. Nikola Jokic is having one of the best starts to a season in his career, averaging nearly 30 points, 12.8 rebounds, and over 11 assists per game with elite shooting percentages , making him the MVP frontrunner. The Spurs have taken a significant step forward this season with their healthy, young, talented roster, and few expected them to be serious contenders for the second seed in the Western Conference after playing roughly 30 percent of their games without their best player . Despite the absence of quality shot data for both squads, what stands out is how each team has built their success through different approaches—Denver's high-powered offense contrasts sharply with San Antonio's balanced, defensive-first approach. Denver has recorded 13 wins and only four losses in 17 games played , with their offense ranking among the league's best alongside Jokic and Jamal Murray firing on all cylinders, while only Houston ranks higher offensively. San Antonio has posted 12 wins and only five losses after 17 games, including their fourth road win in seven attempts away from home , showcasing impressive road resilience. A potential concern for the Spurs emerges in their matchups against stronger opponents, where they hold an even 5-5 record in ten games against teams at or above 50 percent wins. The Nuggets will be without Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon, while the Spurs are missing Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama, with several players listed as questionable for both sides , setting the stage for a game that could hinge on depth and resilience.