After confirming that the Spurs are the next opponent in the Western Conference Finals, the entire Nuggets team boarded a plane to San Antonio early the next morning.
The coaching staff was also working overtime, starting with intense tactical arrangements on the plane, deliberating on every detail repeatedly, striving to be foolproof.
The Spurs finished the regular season ranked second in the West, forcing the Nuggets to face a tough start on the road.
However, the Nuggets' away record in the first two rounds was excellent, which also made the media hesitant to doubt their ability on the road.
In pre-game predictions, opinions were varied,.
Some media believed the Spurs' home advantage was not to be underestimated, while others favored the Nuggets' road capabilities, keeping the discussion fervent.
Upon arriving in San Antonio, the entire Nuggets team went into closed preparation mode.
