Denver, CO
Northern Colorado plays Denver following Rillie’s 30-point game
Denver Pioneers (10-6, 1-1 Summit League) at Northern Colorado Bears (7-6, 1-0 Big Sky)
Greeley, Colorado; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado takes on the Denver Pioneers after Jaron Rillie scored 30 points in Northern Colorado’s 97-87 win over the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks.
The Bears are 4-1 in home games. Northern Colorado is second in the Big Sky with 35.1 points per game in the paint led by Saint Thomas averaging 8.5.
The Pioneers are 3-4 on the road. Denver is fourth in the Summit League with 24.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Touko Tainamo averaging 6.3.
Northern Colorado scores 79.6 points per game, 1.7 more points than the 77.9 Denver allows. Denver scores 7.3 more points per game (85.1) than Northern Colorado allows to opponents (77.8).
TOP PERFORMERS: Thomas is scoring 17.6 points per game and averaging 9.6 rebounds for the Bears. Riley Abercrombie is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Northern Colorado.
Tommy Bruner is averaging 25.3 points and 4.2 assists for the Pioneers. Isaiah Addo-Ankrah is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Denver.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bears: 5-5, averaging 80.3 points, 34.0 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 6.7 steals and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.1 points per game.
Pioneers: 7-3, averaging 83.7 points, 38.1 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.3 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Denver, CO
Denver Nuggets Altitude broadcasts now being offered in Spanish for first time ever
For the first time in the team’s history, Altitude Sports is broadcasting Denver Nuggets home games in Spanish. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced it has contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
“I think that is what the public wanted,” said Ivan De La Garza, producer for the broadcast team.
A team of three people, two commentators and a producer, sit in a press box at the top of Ball Arena. Their commentary is then synced with the traditional Altitude broadcast video and shared on the Altitude Plus application.
“With the Nuggets winning in the last five years, there is a tremendous amount of following from Latino people trying to listen to and watch the games in Spanish,” said Andres Casas, color commentator for the broadcast.
Casas said he strives to bring the same energy fans get during soccer broadcasts into the basketball broadcasts.
“That excitement that gets you. We want people to feel they are at the game,” Casas said.
“It has been so amazing to be a part of the Spanish broadcast for the Nuggets. I have been a fan of the Nuggets for my whole life,” said Jena Garcia, play-by-play commentator.
Garcia said it has been a dream come true to help bring this broadcast to her community.
“I’ve always desired to hear a Spanish broadcast, just as a fan. To be a part of it is just incredible,” Garcia said.
Those working in the broadcast said they are honored to help expand the reach of the Nuggets and sports in accessing diverse communities.
“We love sports. We are passionate, we are loud. We like to get together and enjoy sports,” De La Garza said.
“The Nuggets have a huge following, especially on the Spanish side. So, it is great for them to be able to listen to what is going on, game by game, especially into the playoffs,” Casas said.
“It is just another step of access that they are getting to be a fan of basketball,” Garcia said.
Denver, CO
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Denver, CO
Where to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Playoffs: TV channel, start time, streaming for April 18
The 2026 NBA postseason is finally here after a thrilling Play-In Tournament saw the Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers officially earn their spot in the playoffs
The postseason action continues on Saturday as the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the first round. We’ve got you covered on everything you need to know to tune in for tip off.
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