Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets begin their title defense on Tuesday, and it's going to be a star-studded season opener.
The NBA champs will host West Coast rivals Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for the first game of the regular 2023-24 season that will also feature the first time the organization will raise a championship banner inside of Ball Arena.
The Sports Emmy Award-winning "Inside the NBA" crew will also be at the game. Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith will be live on-site for pre, halftime and post game coverage from the venue.
The festivities add excitement to what could be another monumental season as the Mile High squad could repeat as the NBA's best given the core starting five are all under contract through at least 2024-25.
Nuggets faithful will also be able to enjoy the day-long "NBA on TNT American Express Road Show" fan experience that will take place at Auraria Campus' Tivoli Quad beginning at 3 p.m. Grammy Award-Winning duo The Chainsmokers and acclaimed singer and songwriter Dermot Kennedy are scheduled to perform.
American Express Card Members will get access to dedicated entrances and an opportunity to secure a spot in preferred viewing areas for the show. Both performances will begin postgame.
Local artist Thomas "Detour" Evans is also expected to unveil a custom mural to celebrate the 2023 NBA Championship team.
Other activations include B/R Kicks Tunnel Cam where fans can capture footage of their fit, custom NBA on TNT Opening Night T-shirts, food, drinks, a fan watch party for NBA on TNT's live game coverage and even a half court skills challenge on the Bleacher Report basketball court.
If you're unable to catch the action from inside Ball Arena or at Auraria Campus, here are three other spots hosting watch parties:
4401 Tejon St.
2501 Dallas St. (Aurora)
2239 E. Colfax Ave.
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