Through 3 Quarters

We've seen some fireworks three quarters in as the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets have combined for 190 points. It's looking more and more like San Antonio's high-powered offense is just too much for Denver as the Spurs lead 100-90.

Shooting guard Derrick White has led the way so far for San Antonio, as he has 19 points along with five boards and two blocks. One thing to keep an eye out for is Jakob Poeltl's foul situation as he currently sits at four.

Denver has been led by power forward Aaron Gordon, who so far has 23 points in addition to four rebounds.

Denver has lost 90% of the time when they were down heading into the fourth quarter this season, so this one seems just about wrapped up

Who's Playing

Denver @ San Antonio

Current Records: Denver 12-12; San Antonio 8-15

What to Know

The San Antonio Spurs haven't won a game against the Denver Nuggets since January 29th, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Thursday. San Antonio has the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Denver at 8:30 p.m. ET Dec. 9 at AT&T Center. The Spurs are expected to win -- but not by much -- so they will need to come into the matchup prepared for a fight.

The contest between San Antonio and the New York Knicks on Tuesday was not particularly close, with San Antonio falling 121-109. San Antonio's loss came about despite a quality game from shooting guard Derrick White, who had 26 points and seven assists in addition to six rebounds.

Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Denver ultimately got the result they were hoping for on Wednesday with a 120-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The team accrued 64 points in the first half and coasted on those for the victory. The Nuggets' center Nikola Jokic did his thing and dropped a triple-double on 39 points, 11 dimes, and 11 boards. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Jokic has had at least ten rebounds. Jokic's points were the most he has had all season.

The Spurs were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap in the teams' previous meeting in October as they fell 102-96 to Denver. Maybe San Antonio will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: AT&T Center -- San Antonio, Texas
  • TV: Altitude Sports & Entertainmnt
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $8.62

Odds

The Spurs are a slight 2-point favorite against the Nuggets, 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 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

San Antonio and Denver both have 14 wins in their last 28 games.

  • 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 San Antonio

  • Keldon Johnson: Out (Ankle)
  • Zach Collins: Out (Foot)

Injury Report for Denver

  • Austin Rivers: Out (Covid-19)
  • Jamal Murray: Out (Knee)
  • Michael Porter Jr.: Out for the Season (Back)
  • PJ Dozier: Out for the Season (Knee)