DENVER — The electrifying atmosphere of Ball Arena roared to life as Nuggets Nation showed up in full force, adorned in good luck hats, jerseys, and plenty of bling for the highly anticipated home opener against the Phoenix Suns. The Denver Nuggets made an emphatic statement after their previous loss, triumphing over the Suns with a commanding score of 133 to 111.
“We have the best player in the world, so every year is a championship run. At the end of the day, you got Jamal Murray coming back, and he’s going to deliver solid performances with around 20 points per game,” said fan Jose Silva.
Excitement surged through the crowd as spectators looked forward to seeing new additions to the team, including the likes of Cameron Johnson and Bruce Brown, both key offseason acquisitions.
“I like all the changes that they made,” expressed Jen McSween. “I’m really optimistic about Cam Johnson coming on board. I love MPJ, but I believe it was time for change, and I think this is going to enhance the team significantly.”
Another fan, Justin Sturgill, shared a similar sentiment regarding the team’s recent trades. “Trading MPJ and picking up four players in his place is a game-changer. Our biggest weakness last year was a lack of depth on the bench, and now we’ve addressed that,” he noted.
As fans basked in the victory over the Suns, there was also a deep-rooted belief that this season could culminate in championship glory. “I think they have a really good shot. They made the right adjustments this offseason to support Jokic — he really needs that support,” McSween remarked confidently.
Prior to tipoff, the atmosphere was lively at Union Station, where fans mingled and shared their excitement for the season ahead. “Denver is such a fantastic sports city. We have the Rockies, the Broncos, and the Nuggets, and everyone shows up to support our teams. If there’s anything going on with the Nuggets, you know the fans will be here,” said David Valdez.
With the uplifting spirit of unity and support, Nuggets Nation celebrated their victory at home, setting a promising tone for the season. Looking ahead, the Nuggets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 27 at 7:30 p.m., and fans are eager to see if their team can continue this momentum.