Through 3 Quarters
The San Antonio Spurs are one quarter away from solidifying a big victory for the organization. After three quarters neither squad has the matchup in the bag, but the Spurs lead 85-79 over the Denver Nuggets.
San Antonio has been led by shooting guard Devin Vassell, who so far has 17 points in addition to five rebounds. Center Nikola Jokic has done his best for Denver, currently boasting 34 points (43% of their total) and four dimes along with 11 boards. Jokic’s night has made it four games in a row with at least 34 points.
the Nuggets have lost 79% of the time when they were down heading into the fourth quarter this year, so this one seems just about wrapped up
Who’s Playing
San Antonio @ Denver
Current Records: San Antonio 33-45; Denver 47-32
What to Know
The San Antonio Spurs have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Denver Nuggets at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Ball Arena. San Antonio and Denver are even-steven over their past 30 head-to-heads (15-15).
The Spurs made easy work of the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday and carried off a 113-92 win. Point guard Tre Jones was the offensive standout of the game for San Antonio, picking up 18 points and seven assists in addition to seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Denver didn’t have too much trouble with the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on Sunday as they won 129-118. Center Nikola Jokic continued his habit of dropping crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 38 points and 18 boards along with six dimes. Jokic’s night made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 37 points.
San Antonio is expected to lose this next one by 9. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a three-game streak of ATS wins.
The Spurs are now 33-45 while the Nuggets sit at 47-32. San Antonio is 11-21 after wins this year, Denver 27-19.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Ball Arena — Denver, Colorado
- TV: Altitude 2 Sports
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $10.40
Odds
The Nuggets are a big 9-point favorite against the Spurs, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Nuggets as a 6-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Denver and San Antonio both have 15 wins in their last 30 games.
- Dec 11, 2021 – Denver 127 vs. San Antonio 112
- Dec 09, 2021 – San Antonio 123 vs. Denver 111
- Oct 22, 2021 – Denver 102 vs. San Antonio 96
- Apr 09, 2021 – Denver 121 vs. San Antonio 119
- Apr 07, 2021 – Denver 106 vs. San Antonio 96
- Jan 29, 2021 – San Antonio 119 vs. Denver 109
- Aug 05, 2020 – Denver 132 vs. San Antonio 126
- Feb 10, 2020 – Denver 127 vs. San Antonio 120
- Apr 27, 2019 – Denver 90 vs. San Antonio 86
- Apr 25, 2019 – San Antonio 120 vs. Denver 103
- Apr 23, 2019 – Denver 108 vs. San Antonio 90
- Apr 20, 2019 – Denver 117 vs. San Antonio 103
- Apr 18, 2019 – San Antonio 118 vs. Denver 108
- Apr 16, 2019 – Denver 114 vs. San Antonio 105
- Apr 13, 2019 – San Antonio 101 vs. Denver 96
- Apr 03, 2019 – Denver 113 vs. San Antonio 85
- Mar 04, 2019 – San Antonio 104 vs. Denver 103
- Dec 28, 2018 – Denver 102 vs. San Antonio 99
- Dec 26, 2018 – San Antonio 111 vs. Denver 103
- Feb 23, 2018 – Denver 122 vs. San Antonio 119
- Feb 13, 2018 – Denver 117 vs. San Antonio 109
- Jan 30, 2018 – San Antonio 106 vs. Denver 104
- Jan 13, 2018 – San Antonio 112 vs. Denver 80
- Feb 04, 2017 – San Antonio 121 vs. Denver 97
- Jan 19, 2017 – San Antonio 118 vs. Denver 104
- Jan 05, 2017 – San Antonio 127 vs. Denver 99
- Apr 08, 2016 – Denver 102 vs. San Antonio 98
- Dec 26, 2015 – San Antonio 101 vs. Denver 86
- Nov 27, 2015 – San Antonio 91 vs. Denver 80
- Nov 18, 2015 – San Antonio 109 vs. Denver 98
Injury Report for Denver
- Jeff Green: Game-Time Decision (Personal)
- Jamal Murray: Out (Knee)
- Vlatko Cancar: Out (Foot)
- Zeke Nnaji: Out (Knee)
- Michael Porter Jr.: Out (Back)
Injury Report for San Antonio
- Jock Landale: Out (Foot)
- Dejounte Murray: Out (Illness)
- Romeo Langford: Out (Heel)
- Doug McDermott: Out (Ankle)
