Who remembers this game 9 years ago?

January 12, 2017. The Nuggets were 14-23 after losing 5 straight games. On pace for a 31 win season after winning 33 games the year prior. Then they blow the Pacers out in London and go 26-19 the rest of the way, which is on pace for 47 wins. 

They traded Nurkic a month later on February 12th, making it clear that Jokic was their center of the future. I truly believe this was the game that started the Nuggets’ championship run, including 3 MVP awards. 

Hopefully the game in Mexico City can give this team a similar boost, but they’ll have to finish with a strong 4th quarter to guarantee a win today.