Strausser scored 25 points as the Nuggets defeated the Spurs 128-118.

April 13th - The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 128-118 . Strausser contributed 25 points , 6 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Jokic added 23 points , 8 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Spurs, Fox scored 24 points, 6 rebounds , and 5 assists, while Vassell had 19 points , 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.

At the start of the game, Fox and Vassell hit consecutive three-pointers to give the Nuggets the lead. The Nuggets rallied to take the lead thanks to Strausser's consecutive three-pointers, while Jokic provided consistent scoring from the free-throw line. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led 37-34. In the second quarter, the team went on an 18-0 run, extending their lead to over 20 points. At halftime, the Nuggets led 70-56.

After switching sides, the Spurs narrowed the gap with consecutive scores from Cassirer and Vassell. However, the Nuggets stabilized the situation with a scoring spree from Jones and Valanciunas. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets led 101-91 . In the final quarter, the Spurs narrowed the gap to single digits with consecutive drives to the basket by Fox and Johnson. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Spurs 128-118 .

Nuggets player statistics

Strausser 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Jokic 23 points, 8 rebounds , 1 assist; Valanciunas 16 points , 11 rebounds, 4 assists; Roddy 15 points , 13 rebounds, 2 assists; Brown 14 points , 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Jones 13 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Pickett 11 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Nagy 6 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists

Spurs player statistics

Fox had 24 points , 6 rebounds , and 5 assists; Vassell had 19 points , 4 rebounds , and 2 assists; Johnson had 18 points, 6 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Bryant had 13 points , 5 rebounds , and 5 assists; Barnes had 12 points, 1 rebound , and 1 assist; Castle had 10 points , 11 rebounds, and 9 assists; Harper had 9 points , 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; and Champagne had 7 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist .

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