Nuggets-Spurs' simple math in Cup: winner advances, loser is out

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The ultimate goal every season is winning the Larry O'Brien Trophy, but winning the NBA Cup matters, too.

When the Denver Nuggets host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, the winner will capture West Group C and advance to the Cup quarterfinals while the loser will be eliminated from the tournament.

Although it's not for a NBA title, getting a win in the re