Saturday night promises to be a showstopper as the Spurs square off against the Nuggets in a game that’s bound to measure just how far the young Spurs have come.
The Nuggets currently hold the second spot in the Northwest Division and sit fifth in the Western Conference standings with an 18-13 record, bolstered by a recent victory over the Utah Jazz.
Nikola Jokic led the charge with 37 points, while Jamal Murray added 34, including a pivotal 21-point performance in the third quarter. Despite a commanding 25-point lead, Denver saw their advantage dwindle to just 10 in the fourth quarter, prompting their coach to bring the starters back into the game to secure a 134-121 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Denver has excelled in back-to-back scenarios this season, boasting a 6-0 record in the second game, though they’ve struggled with a 2-4 record in the opening matchups. In a standout recent performance, Russell Westbrook made NBA history as the second player to record a triple-double with zero turnovers while shooting 100% from both the field and the free-throw line during Denver’s 132-121 triumph over the Jazz.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are fourth in the Southwest Division and ninth in the Western Conference with a 17-16 record following a recent victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Spurs have shown inconsistency, splitting their last three games with two wins and a loss.
In their 96-87 victory against the Brooklyn Nets, the Spurs overcame a dismal first half, where they shot just 27.5% from the field, by rallying with a 56.7% shooting performance in the second half. The Spurs wrapped up their recent road trip with a narrow 112-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite a stellar 34-point effort from Victor Wembanyama.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Spurs vs. Nuggets on Saturday.
What time is the Spurs vs. Nuggets game?
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 4
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Spurs vs. Nuggets kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. ET from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
How to watch the Spurs vs. Nuggets?
- TV channel: ALT2, FDSSW
- Live stream: Sling
Spurs vs. Nuggets will air live on the ALT2 and FDSSW. Cord-cutters can stream the game with Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Spurs vs. Nuggets radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels online, 216
Fans can listen to Spurs vs. Nuggets live on SiriusXM channels online (Spurs broadcast) and 216 (Nuggets broadcast).
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Spurs 2024 schedule
Here are the Spurs’ next five regular season games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Jan. 3 | at Denver | 9 p.m. |
| Jan. 4 | vs. Denver | 8 p.m. |
| Jan. 6 | at Chicago | 8 p.m. |
| Jan. 8 | at Milwaukee | 9:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 11 | at Los Angeles | 10:30 p.m. |
Nuggets 2024 schedule
Here are the Nuggets’ next five regular season games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Jan. 3 | vs. San Antonio | 9 p.m. |
| Jan. 4 | at San Antonio | 8 p.m. |
| Jan. 7 | vs. Boston | 10 p.m. |
| Jan. 8 | vs. LA | 9 p.m. |
| Jan. 10 | vs. Brooklyn | 9 p.m. |
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