The Nuggets started with a 9-0 run against last season's eliminator, the Spurs, which gave them some relief.
In the playoffs, player injuries severely damaged the team's strength, resulting in a series loss, which was frustrating.
Every basket in that 9-0 run was spectacular.
However, Nuggets fans weren't satisfied, wanting nothing less than to shut up that old dog Popovich.
On the court, Jokic, Butler, and Zeng Xingyang felt quite at ease, sharing the organizational duties without fighting for ball control.
Sitting on the sidelines, Connelly wore a relieved smile, as many fans wanted him, the general manager, fired over the summer.
Now that the game play was evident, it proved his maneuvers were worthwhile.
After the timeout, the Nuggets continued to suppress the Spurs.
The Nuggets' defense was extremely strong, frequently stalling the Spurs' passing and forcing them into isolation plays.
