The San Antonio Spurs evened up their first round series in the 2019 NBA Playoffs to force a Game 7. Here are three takeaways from Game 6.
Just when it seemed like the Denver Nuggets had figured this whole playoffs thing out, the San Antonio Spurs provided another reminder that it’s never safe to underestimate or overlook any team with Gregg Popovich at the helm.
Bouncing back from an 18-point beatdown in Game 5, the Spurs evened their first round series in the 2019 NBA Playoffs with a resounding 120-103 win at home in Game 6, sending the matchup to a decisive Game 7 in the Mile High City on Saturday.
LaMarcus Aldridge led the way with a 26-point, 10-rebound double-double while DeMar DeRozan was scorching hot from the field en route to 25 points, seven assists and seven rebounds. Using a 15-2 spurt to start the fourth quarter off right, the Spurs were able to turn what was a five-point game into an insurmountable lead to avoid elimination at home, where they were 32-9 during the regular season.
Despite 43 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists from the unstoppable Nikola Jokic, San Antonio is in position to pull off the 2-7 first round upset. Here are three takeaways from Game 6 that shed light on what needs to happen in Game 7 for the Spurs to get to the next round.