Nuggets Hit 10 of 10 Field Goals and Defeat the Spurs (In The First Quarter)

Nov 27, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 26, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris (14) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris (14) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

The Denver Nuggets played championship basketball against a championship team, for a quarter. They won the battle. But they lost the war.

It was an easy game to watch, and a hard game to watch.

There was a first half and there was a second half.

Ultimately, the Spurs showed why they were the superior team. This is one of, if not the most disciplined team in the league. Denver continues to show signs of falling out of the playoff picture before the All-Star break even gets here.

This needs to be corrected as soon as possible.

What can we learn from playing this excellent championship caliber team?