They can't win in the clutch. They're struggling with the playoff teams. They aren't healthy. The Nuggets have been hearing it all. But after perhaps the grittiest comeback win of the season, they are changing the narrative and reminding everyone just how dangerous this team can be when their stars play at their world-class level.
The Nuggets, coming off a 36-point blowout win at home against the Rockets, traveled to San Antonio, lost an hour, but gained immeasurable confidence in their stunning come-from-behind win over the Spurs. The Nuggets trailed by as many as 13 points with 11:30 left in the fourth quarter, but had closed that gap to one two minutes later.