The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Denver Nuggets, 121 - 97, at AT & T Center on Saturday. San Antonio were expected to win this game easily and they took care of business in this 24 - point victory. The Spurs really took it to the Nuggets in the third quarter, as they turned a six - point halftime lead into a 19 - point lead headed into the fourth quarter. Shooting was the key difference, with San Antonio shooting 57 percent, while Denver was held to just 45 percent. The Spurs took advantage of the whistle as well, going 21 - of - 26 from the free - throw line, with the Nuggets hitting just 5 - of - 10. The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well, with San Antonio forcing 21 turnovers and recording 29 assists. The Nuggets (22 - 28) had a tough task here in the second half of a back - to - back in San Antonio and that was simply too much to overcome. The starters really struggled, as Nikola Jokic led them with 11 points, one rebound and two assists. The five starters combined for 41 points, 14 rebounds, nine assists and no blocks, while committing 11 turnovers. Jamal Murray was a lone bright spot off the bench, as he dropped 20 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting. The Spurs (39 - 11) have been dominant at home this season and a win like this shows just how scary of a team they can be. Kawhi Leonard was once again the catalyst, as he led the team with 19 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. Tony Parker was a perfect 8 - of - 8 from the field and finished with 18 points, four assists and three steals. Manu Ginobili came off the bench to drop 18 points on 5 - of - 6 shooting. Jonathan Simmons was also effective off the bench, providing 18 points, four rebounds and two assists.
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