The Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs game will take place on Friday, January 3rd, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET, at Ball Arena. The Nuggets are sitting fourth in the Western Conference with a 19-13 record and are on a three-game win streak. Their latest victory came in a convincing 139-120 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
The Spurs, sitting ninth in the West with a 17-16 record, recently defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 122-86. Historically, the Nuggets and Spurs have faced each other 203 times in the regular season, with Denver winning 80 of those games and San Antonio taking 123.
Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs: Prediction
The Nuggets boast one of the NBA’s top offenses, averaging 121.1 points per game, ranking third overall. However, their defense struggles, allowing 117.6 points per game, which places them 24th in the league. Denver ranks ninth in rebounds with 44.9 per game but gives up 43.1 to opponents. The team has struggled with three-point shooting, ranking fifth-worst with 11.7 threes made per game, though they are fourth in shooting percentage at 38.1%.
The Spurs average 111.5 points per game, placing them 18th in the league, while allowing 111.2 points on defense, ranked 12th. San Antonio is strong on the boards, ranking eighth with 45.0 rebounds per game but gives up 44.9, ranking 23rd in that category. The Spurs make 13.6 threes per game, which is good for 14th in the league, but their 3-point shooting percentage of 34.4% ranks them 21st.
Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Denver Nuggets
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San Antonio Spurs
- PG Chris Paul
- SG Devin Vassell
- SF Harrison Barnes
- PF Keldon Johnson
- C Victor Wembanyama
Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs: Injuries Update
The Nuggets have three players on the injury report. DaRon Holmes is out for the season due to an Achilles injury, Vlatko Cancar is sidelined with a knee injury, and Aaron Gordon is listed as questionable with a calf problem. The Spurs have one player on their injury report. Jeremy Sochan is questionable due to a back injury.
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