Wembanjama hits Jokic in the head mid-game! Nikola left with a bloody face /VIDEO/

Pulse Sports Team 21:20 - 04 April 2026

The Denver Nuggets are seeking a victory against the San Antonio Spurs to close in on the third seed in the Western Conference standings as the regular season winds down. Towards the end of the first quarter, Nikola Jokic took a hit to the face from Victor Wembanyama, prompting officials to halt the game.

You can follow the live action between the Denver Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs on the Sportal website.

Judging by the slow-motion replay, San Antonio's star player seemingly struck one of the greatest basketball players in history completely unintentionally. Nevertheless, Nikola Jokic, wincing in pain, ended up on the court with a bloody face.

Several Nuggets players immediately confronted the referees, leading to technical fouls being issued.

To recap, Denver currently sits fourth in the Western Conference with a 49-28 record, chasing the third-placed Los Angeles Lakers who are 50-27. Meanwhile, San Antonio will battle Oklahoma City for the top spot through the remainder of the regular season.