Denver Nuggets and The Power of Fans!
6 January 2010 Be the first to write a comment »
Rocky pumps up the crowd as the Nuggets take on the Warriors.
Last night I went to my first Nuggets game of the season. When I saw we were going to be playing the Golden State Warriors, I immediately thought ‘easy win’.
With the Warriors record a dismal 9-23 and the Nuggets 21-13 going into the game, I was sure I’d be people-watching, chatting up my friend, and occasionally catching a play or two on the court. This game would be cake.
Wow, was I wrong! Of course it didn’t help that Melo, Birdman, and Billups were not in the game. The score stayed close throughout the whole four quarters, but the real tension came with just seconds on the clock. This is where you could really feel the excitement of the crowd.
Granted, the attendance at the Pepsi Center was way lower than it would have been had we been playing a team like the Lakers or Cavaliers. But when it came to clinching the game, every fan was on their feet and gripped by the score. A win is a win, regardless of who the opponent is. We were down by 1 and it was a jump ball with 3 seconds left. (Ok–I admit I had little faith that we were going to pull this off). But Denverites’ prayers were answered as a foul on J.R. Smith gave us the opportunity to first tie and then win the game 123-122.
No question, the Nuggets defined talent and J.R. Smith defeated pressure in the final seconds against the Warriors. Let’s also not forget the fans–the 6th man–that brought their energy to Pepsi last night. Players thrive on it. They use it to get motivated. And they NEED it to win. So good job last night to all that cheered on your Denver Nuggets!
