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The Denver Nuggets came back from a double-digit deficit and defeated the San Antonio Spurs at home (114-105) on Tuesday night (16/04) to tie the series (1-1).

The Spurs led by as many as 19 points twice in the game, but the Nuggets turned things around in the fourth quarter.

Playing very well on both ends, they outscored their opponents 39-23 in the final 10 minutes and sealed the deal.

Five players scored in double figures for the winners, with Jamal Murray posting a game-high 24 points (21 of them in the fourth quarter).

DeMar DeRozan (31 points) and LaMarcus Aldridge (24 points) were the best players of the losing squad.

Game 3 will be played in San Antonio on Thursday (18/04).

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