![]() They soon changed their name to the Rockets before becoming the Nuggets in 1974. The Nuggets were founded in 1967 as the Denver Larks as a part of the American Basketball Association. If you’re new to Colorado or you simply want to learn more, this guide will give you 20 facts about the Nuggets.ġ. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.ĭENVER - The Denver Nuggets start the 2019-2020 season Wednesday night in Portland against the Trail Blazers. However, we do have 3 more games to win in order to get to the next round.This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Taking the victory last night with a multitude of contributing factors feels like a much-needed accomplishment. Popovich greatness! This is a win that matters most on many different levels. That number falls under one of many accolades for Popovich. Popovich is a marvelous coach with an unbelievable mentality, five championship rings, 22 consecutive playoff appearances and you can now add 1,413 to his list of phenomenal numbers.ġ,413 is the amount of wins the coach with the most wins in NBA history has. ![]() Popovich added yet another win to his coaching record. Legacy Ladder: Finally, one of the most memorable topics about last night’s game. DeRozan shut down any doubt that his game isn’t adequate on a playoff level. DeRozan was benched in the essential portions of the game last year in a Raptors uniform, but this season as a Spur, he demonstrated why he deserves to be on the court. After losing to the Nuggets the last time the Spurs played in Pepsi Center, winning Game 1 was a rodeo redemption to show that the Spurs are qualified playoff contenders on the road.ĭouble D gets a Double D: DeMar DeRozan’s performance in the first game was nothing short of spectacular: 18 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, DeRozan showed up and showed out. 2 seed in the Western Conference, won home court advantage. However, they did comeback by having a 9-game winning streak beating opponents with Denver being a part of that list of those defeated. Losing to the New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers and Brooklyn Nets was a tough setback. The infamous Rodeo Road Trip was hard to watch. Rodeo Redemption: It’s no secret that the Spurs have struggled on the road throughout the season. White’s Flight: Spurs point guard Derrick White took flight in the Mile-High City over power forward Paul Millsap! In the third quarter, with just over six minutes to go, Derrick White grabbed a defensive rebound, drove down the lane and took off over a 6-foot-8 Millsap! White’s flight over Millsap will go into the posterizing playoff picks for NBA history! Popovich maintained his Zen while officials omitted their whistles. Pop wasn’t wrong for his outburst and the officials weren’t right for their lack of officiating. Popovich was ejected twice in the last few weeks of the regular season for officials neglecting calls that raised tension for onlookers. It’s concerning for Spurs since we’ve seen this happen before.Ĭomposure on Calls: Officials missing these calls could’ve easily caused Popovich to lose his cool. It’s obvious that the officials in this game forgot to what a whistle is by missing these calls. Opponents stepping in their landing space causing them to land awkwardly, without a call made. Beer goggles may be a playful banter about hindering views, but last night, Rudy Gay & LaMarcus Aldridge encountered a similar incident. This was controversial because many people feel it was a dirty play but nonetheless a play that should never go uncalled. What’s a whistle?: When Kawhi Leonard was last in a Spurs uniform for the playoffs, he was injured by Zaza Pachulia who stepped in his landing space after he came down from shooting. ![]() ![]() Rudy helped keep the Spurs in the game by being effective on the offensive spectrum. He added defensive rebounds, pull up shots, assists, driving layups and launched some long-distance three-pointers. Rudy Regulates: Rudy Gay came off the bench ready to contribute to the Spurs’ early-game tempo. Yesterday, the Spurs had to prove to Pop and themselves that they know how to turn up the heat when it comes to the post season. The Spurs came out seeking redemption from their regular season road game record of 16-25. In the regular season, Denver won the majority of the match ups, but with Gregg Popovich as a legendary “chess master” when it comes to coaching, the Spurs had been favored by many. Last night, Game 1 of the first-round playoff match between the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets took place at the Pepsi Center. The San Antonio Spurs took care of business in Game One against the Denver Nuggets, proving that the team knows how to win once it matters.
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