Alyson McClaran

October 25, 2023

Sports

PHOTOS: Nuggets fans celebrate opening game on the Tivoli Quad

Crowds came to the Auraria Campus for a free, daylong fan experience and watch party put on by the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show.

Alyson McClaran

October 25, 2023

As the defending world champion Denver Nuggets tipped off a new season, The NBA on TNT American Express Road Show celebrated its 40th consecutive year of NBA coverage on Oct. 24 with a free, daylong fan experience on the Auraria Campus, home of Metropolitan State University of Denver. The University is located across the street from the Nuggets home court, Ball Arena.

TNT’s “Inside the NBA” crew – Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal – broadcast from the Tivoli Quad, while fans enjoyed the game on the big screen, along with post-game musical performances by The Chainsmokers and Dermot Kennedy.

The Nuggets won their opener against the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107.

The hosts included Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson Jr., Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley.
A fan watches the opening game of the Denver Nuggets verses the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show.
Students play games with Rowdy during the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show.
MSU Denver students Alejando Reyes and Maria Uribe Rodriquez get ready for the start of the opening game of the Denver Nuggets.
MSU Denver alumnus Cody Shem, left, and student Emory Schlanger get ready for the start of the opening game.
Charles Barkley high-fives fans at the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show.
Shaquille O'Neal high-fives fans after the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show.
MSU Denver students from left to right Adamaris Hernandez, Dany Aquirre and Tania Padilla, cheer at the opening game of the Denver Nuggets verses the Los Angeles Lakers.
Fans watch the game on the Tivoli Quad on the Auraria Campus.
 

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