Three Takeaways As Spurs Open 2025 With Big Road Win In Denver

Three Takeaways As Spurs Open 2025 With Big Road Win In Denver
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DENVER — The San Antonio Spurs rang in 2025 with a huge 113-110 road victory over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Friday night, the first of a home-and-home weekend set.

The victory is the second straight for San Antonio, who moved up into eighth place in the Western Conference and just 2 1/2 games out of sixth place.

In case you missed it, here are three takeaways from the Spurs’ win over Denver:

The Alien vs. The Joker

It was the first time the Spurs matched up with the Nuggets this season, meaning it was the first meeting of the year between Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic. With all the talk of the NBA suffering a drop in ratings, if Friday night is any indication, the league is in good hands with these two talented big men.