NBA schedule: 11 Nuggets games to catch at Pepsi Center
By
Matt WileyAugust 12, 2019 | updated 7 years ago
The Nuggets open the home schedule against the Suns and guard Devin Booker, left. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Home opener: Suns at Nuggets
7 p.m., Oct. 25
The Nuggets open the home schedule against the Suns and guard Devin Booker, left. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
The Nuggets won 34 games at the Pepsi Center to have the top home record in the league. This year they open against Phoenix.
76ers at Nuggets
7 p.m., Nov. 8
Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, right, are two of the best centers in the NBA. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic would match the two centers in the league – assuming the injury-plagued Embiid plays at altitude.
Nets at Nuggets
8:30 p.m., Nov. 14
Former Boston guard Kyrie Irving had a hard time defending Jamal Murray the last time he played in Denver. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
The last time former Celtic Kyrie Irving played at Pepsi Center he threw the ball into the crowd after allowing Jamal Murray to score 48 points.
Rockets at Nuggets
7 p.m., Nov. 20
Houston’s James Harden added former Thunder guard Russell Westbrook in the offseason. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
For better or worse Russell Westbrook and James Harden always put on a show in Denver.
Lakers at Nuggets
7 p.m., Dec. 3
LeBron James, right, and former Pelican Anthony Davis are teaming up in Los Angeles. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
The Lakers have always been a hot ticket and now they finally could have a roster to merit that hype with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Trail Blazers at Nuggets
8:30 p.m., Dec. 12
Portland has a lot of new players on its roster, but Damian Lillard, right, remains the face of the franchise. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Portland has quietly made an overhaul to its in the offseason despite eliminating Denver from the playoffs last year.
Pelicans at Nuggets
8:30 p.m., Dec. 25
New Orleans rookie Zion Williamson is set to play in Denver on Christmas Day. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
No. 1 pick Zion Williamson and New Orleans are in Denver on Christmas Day. It is the Pelicans only visit to the Mile High City next season.
Clippers at Nuggets
6 p.m., Jan. 12
The Clippers made a big splash in the offseason by adding Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have made the Clippers instant contenders in the Western Conference.
Spurs at Nuggets
7 p.m., Feb. 10
San Antonio guard Derrick White made a name for himself against Denver in last year’s playoffs. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
San Antonio is always a threat in the Western Conference and Derrick White (UCCS, CU) is a favorite in Colorado.
Pistons at Nuggets
7 p.m., Feb. 25
Detroit guard Reggie Jackson, left, drives past Denver’s Will Barton last season. Jackson is a Palmer High School graduate. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
Palmer High School star Reggie Jackson appears to finally be healthy and the Pistons have Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose.
Bucks at Nuggets
7 p.m., March 9
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to shoot past Denver’s Jamal Murray last year in Denver. (newsroom@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40b7681c19dc3cd522ade7da0c10b0fc?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and one of the top teams in the East make their only trip to Denver.
