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San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 20 Nov 2008
Tip-off: 01:30
Final 81-91
21-22 19-28 14-25 27-16
Position#8
Record7-9
FormWLWWW
Points / game91.2
Allowed / game91.9
vs
Position#5
Record13-5
FormWLWWW
Points / game101.4
Allowed / game97.2
USANBA
NBA2008-09
Meetings · San Antonio Spurs v Denver Nuggets
09 Apr 2027
SAS v DEN
upcoming
28 Feb 2027
SAS v DEN
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12 Apr 2026
SAS118
DEN128
12 Mar 2026
SAS131
DEN136
04 Jan 2025
SAS111
DEN122
12 Apr 2024
SAS121
DEN120
15 Mar 2024
SAS106
DEN117
10 Mar 2023
SAS128
DEN120
07 Nov 2022
SAS109
DEN115
11 Dec 2021
SAS112
DEN127
09 Dec 2021
SAS123
DEN111
29 Jan 2021
SAS119
DEN109
05 Aug 2020
SAS126
DEN132
25 Apr 2019
SAS120
DEN103
20 Apr 2019
SAS103
DEN117
18 Apr 2019
SAS118
DEN108
04 Mar 2019
SAS104
DEN103
26 Dec 2018
SAS111
DEN103
30 Jan 2018
SAS106
DEN104
13 Jan 2018
SAS112
DEN80
08 Oct 2017
SAS122
DEN100
04 Feb 2017
SAS121
DEN97
19 Jan 2017
SAS118
DEN104
26 Dec 2015
SAS101
DEN86
18 Nov 2015
SAS109
DEN98
03 Apr 2015
SAS123
DEN93
06 Mar 2015
SAS120
DEN111
26 Mar 2014
SAS108
DEN103
27 Mar 2013
SAS100
DEN99
17 Nov 2012
SAS126
DEN100
12 Oct 2012
SAS91
DEN97
04 Mar 2012
SAS94
DEN99
07 Jan 2012
SAS121
DEN117
16 Jan 2011
SAS110
DEN97
22 Dec 2010
SAS109
DEN103
31 Jan 2010
SAS89
DEN103
05 Dec 2009
SAS99
DEN106
19 Nov 2008
SAS81
DEN91
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

San Antonio Spurs winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Denver Nuggets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

San Antonio SpursUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#11
L
98-103
98
103
-5
H30/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
99-100
99
100
-1
A01/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#10
L
81-98
81
98
-17
H05/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
129-125 OT
129
125
+4
A06/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#14
L
83-99
83
99
-16
H08/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#20
W
92-80
92
80
+12
H12/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
78-82
78
82
-4
A13/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#6
W
77-75
77
75
+2
H15/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#30
W
90-88
90
88
+2
A17/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#29
W
86-83
86
83
+3
A18/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-19
30-30
27-25
25-29
22-21
23-30
25-27
29-22
16-23
20-31
22-22
23-22
18-18
27-31
29-22
32-35
12-26
20-24
24-25
27-24
20-20
18-21
29-23
25-16
18-15
25-16
16-22
19-29
21-23
19-20
15-19
22-13
15-23
28-19
25-30
22-16
21-23
22-15
25-26
18-19
184.6Avg total
91.3Scored
93.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (16)91.291.9183.2-0.744%
Season at home (9)89.993.1183.0-3.233%
Season away (7)93.090.4183.4+2.657%
Last 10 (10)91.393.3184.6-2.050%
Last 5 (5)84.681.6166.2+3.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)91.070.0161.0+21.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (9)88.893.7182.4-4.922%
vs Weaker (6)95.093.0188.0+2.067%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#29
W
113-103 OT
113
103
+10
A01/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
97-104
97
104
-7
H02/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#24
L
101-111
101
111
-10
A06/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#10
W
108-105
108
105
+3
H08/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#26
W
100-90
100
90
+10
H10/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
88-80
88
80
+8
A12/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#1
L
99-110
99
110
-11
A14/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
94-85
94
85
+9
A15/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
90-84
90
84
+6
H17/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
114-105
114
105
+9
H19/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-28
17-27
31-21
26-18
21-23
31-23
24-30
21-28
35-28
24-30
21-26
21-27
26-25
22-24
31-23
29-33
28-34
25-20
20-15
27-21
18-24
24-22
29-16
17-18
36-33
25-25
20-30
18-22
23-29
25-13
16-23
30-20
27-17
17-23
21-27
25-17
34-28
30-22
27-23
23-32
198.1Avg total
100.4Scored
97.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (18)101.497.2198.6+4.272%
Season at home (8)105.199.1204.2+6.088%
Season away (10)98.495.6194.0+2.860%
Last 10 (10)100.497.7198.1+2.770%
Last 5 (5)97.092.8189.8+4.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)97.998.0195.9-0.162%
vs Weaker (10)104.296.5200.7+7.780%
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -3.2-3.2Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -0.5-0.5Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: -0.4-0.4Q3: +0.6+0.6Q4Q4: +1.7+1.7Q4: +0.1+0.1
San Antonio SpursDenver Nuggets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
San Antonio SpursLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#11
L
46-49
46
49
-3
H30/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
45-51
45
51
-6
A01/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#10
L
36-54
36
54
-18
H05/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
45-49
45
49
-4
A06/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#14
L
32-50
32
50
-18
H08/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#20
L
38-41
38
41
-3
H12/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
43-31
43
31
+12
A13/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#6
L
40-43
40
43
-3
H15/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#30
W
43-42
43
42
+1
A17/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#29
W
43-38
43
38
+5
A18/11
NBA
85.9Avg total
41.1Scored
44.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (16)43.246.289.4-2.938%-
Last 30 at home (9)43.648.492.0-4.922%-
Last 30 away (7)42.943.386.1-0.457%-
Last 10 (10)41.144.885.9-3.730%-
Last 5 (5)41.439.080.4+2.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)47.042.089.0+5.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (9)43.349.392.7-6.022%-
vs Weaker (6)42.542.284.7+0.350%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#29
L
37-55
37
55
-18
A01/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
W
52-46
52
46
+6
H02/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#24
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A06/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#10
L
48-49
48
49
-1
H08/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#26
L
53-54
53
54
-1
H10/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
L
42-46
42
46
-4
A12/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#1
W
61-58
61
58
+3
A14/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
48-42
48
42
+6
A15/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
44-40
44
40
+4
H17/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
64-50
64
50
+14
H19/11
NBA
100.6Avg total
50.8Scored
49.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (18)50.748.799.4+2.150%-
Last 30 at home (8)51.547.498.9+4.150%-
Last 30 away (10)50.149.799.8+0.450%-
Last 10 (10)50.849.8100.6+1.060%-
Last 5 (5)51.847.299.0+4.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)48.048.496.4-0.438%-
vs Weaker (10)52.948.9101.8+4.060%-
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

No special markets priced for this game yet.

🔥 7. Top picks for this game

No priced selection above 70% for this game yet.

🎯 8. Shooting Profile

No box scores for these teams yet: the shooting profile appears once the data provider has them.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Not enough box scores for both teams yet (the data provider has box scores for the NBA and Europe's top competitions, not every game).

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
0
San Antonio Spurs wins
0
Denver Nuggets wins
No previous meetings.
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/11/08ALos Angeles Clippers86-83
17/11/08ASacramento Kings90-88
15/11/08HHouston Rockets77-75
13/11/08AMilwaukee Bucks78-82
12/11/08HNew York Knicks92-80
08/11/08HMiami Heat83-99
06/11/08AMinnesota Timberwolves129-125 OT
05/11/08HDallas Mavericks81-98
01/11/08APortland Trail Blazers99-100
30/10/08HPhoenix Suns98-103
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/11/08HMilwaukee Bucks114-105
17/11/08HMinnesota Timberwolves90-84
15/11/08ABoston Celtics94-85
14/11/08ACleveland Cavaliers99-110
12/11/08ACharlotte Hornets88-80
10/11/08HMemphis Grizzlies100-90
08/11/08HDallas Mavericks108-105
06/11/08AGolden State Warriors101-111
02/11/08HLos Angeles Lakers97-104
01/11/08ALos Angeles Clippers113-103 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

San Antonio Spurs
NBA 2008-09
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW44%
HomeLLLWW33%
AwayLWLWW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1697
Win %44%33%57%
Points / game91.289.993.0
Allowed / game91.993.190.4
Point differential-0.7-3.2+2.6
Avg total183.2183.0183.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%11%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)20% (5)60% (5)
Overtime %6%0%14%
Denver Nuggets
NBA 2008-09
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW72%
HomeLWWWW88%
AwayWLWLW60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games18810
Win %72%88%60%
Points / game101.4105.198.4
Allowed / game97.299.195.6
Point differential+4.2+6.0+2.8
Avg total198.6204.2194.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%25%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (6)100% (3)33% (3)
Overtime %11%12%10%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%100.691.8+8.8
2 Boston Celtics1815383%95.891.1+4.8
3 Orlando Magic1512380%99.892.8+7.0
4 Detroit Pistons1612475%96.191.3+4.8
5 Denver Nuggets1813572%101.497.2+4.2
6 New Orleans Pelicans1510567%95.189.9+5.2
7 Cleveland Cavaliers1812667%97.191.9+5.2
8 Houston Rockets1711665%93.089.8+3.2
9 Phoenix Suns1912763%97.995.3+2.6
10 Atlanta Hawks1811761%97.797.4+0.3
11 Utah Jazz1710759%98.094.1+3.9
12 New York Knicks169756%105.4105.2+0.1
13 Indiana Pacers179853%100.996.4+4.5
14 Portland Trail Blazers179853%95.195.8-0.7
15 Golden State Warriors147750%104.9104.2+0.6
16 Chicago Bulls189950%98.798.3+0.4
17 Toronto Raptors157847%93.795.4-1.7
18 Miami Heat1881044%96.494.7+1.7
19 Philadelphia 76ers167944%97.195.0+2.1
20 San Antonio Spurs167944%91.291.9-0.7
21 Dallas Mavericks1981142%99.698.7+0.8
22 Brooklyn Nets1771041%96.6102.5-5.8
23 Minnesota Timberwolves1661038%95.597.9-2.4
24 Milwaukee Bucks1861233%95.299.8-4.6
25 Memphis Grizzlies1861233%92.897.7-4.9
26 Sacramento Kings1951426%98.7104.7-6.1
27 Los Angeles Clippers1741324%91.198.4-7.3
28 Washington Wizards1531220%88.397.7-9.5
29 Charlotte Hornets1731418%88.994.9-6.0
30 Oklahoma City Thunder131128%89.199.9-10.8
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
San Antonio Spurs2119142781
Denver Nuggets2228251691
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