In a must-win to keep their playoff hopes from slipping away, the Denver Nuggets earned a clutch 117-103 victory on the road over the San Antonio Spurs. Nikola Jokic dominated in every facet with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, and Jamal Murray bounced back in a big way with 24 points and six assists of his own.
But the real story was Torrey Craig. Michael Malone chose to start the second year wing over the struggling Will Barton, and the decision paid major dividends.