NBA Playoffs 2018-19: Predicting the NBA Playoffs First Round - Western Conference

#2 Denver Nuggets(2) vs San Antonio Spurs(7)

The Spurs are expected to pose major hurdles for the Nuggets this early.

Season Series: Both the teams won two games each, with half of the games being decided by three points or less.

The San Antonio Spurs went on a blazing run to ensure themselves a spot in the postseason, and here they are, ready to match up against the West's newest uprising in Denver. Although the presence of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Gary Harris, Will Barton, and Isaiah Thomas in one uniform might appear intimidating, the Spurs leadership seems like the entity that just might not be fazed by it.

Led by a future Hall of Famer Coach, the Spurs are one of those teams that's not governed by the regular season standings at all. Aldridge, DeRozan, Gay, and others possess veteran talent and poise fit for the playoff heat.

Prediction: The Spurs might pull an upset and temper all expectations from the young and gunning Nuggets side.