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Victor Wembanyama scored 34 points as the San Antonio Spurs stunned the Denver Nuggets to open up the race for top seed in the Western Conference.<\/b><\/p>\n
Denver knew two wins from their final two games would secure top spot and home advantage in the play-offs.<\/p>\n
But their defeat plus wins for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder leaves the trio level.<\/p>\n
It is the first time in NBA history there has been a three-way tie for top spot with one game left.<\/p>\n
Wembanyama, 20, added 12 rebounds, five assists and two blocks, while Devonte’ Graham hit the deciding jumper with 0.9 seconds left on the clock to seal victory.<\/p>\n
Despite the win, San Antonio remain level with the Portland Trail Blazers at the foot of the Western Conference.<\/p>\n
At the top, Oklahoma City beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-107 while Minnesota were 109-106 winners against Atlanta. <\/p>\n
Oklahoma City lead the Conference because of their superior head-to-head record between the other two sides, with Minnesota second and Denver third.<\/p>\n
The only way Denver can regain top spot is if both Oklahoma City and Minnesota lose in their final games on Sunday.<\/p>\n
“It’s disappointing. I mean, really disappointing,” Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “We controlled our own destiny and we just gave it right back.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n