Nuggets 108, Spurs 90: Three takeaways from Game 5 win | Denver Nuggets
Prior to Game 5 between the Denver Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs, Michael Malone talked about the importance of his team delivering an early punch to its opponent. “I think it's important for us to win the first quarter, but also not to just match the intensity and aggressiveness, but to exceed it,” the Nuggets head coach said. “We've got to come out with a hit-first mentality once again.”