Several key players from the NBA's Denver Nuggets attended the Colorado Rapids' home game against Charlotte FC Saturday

• NBA players bring star power to MLS game
• Nuggets players demonstrate cross-sport solidarity in Denver
• Colorado Rapids beat Charlotte FC 2-0

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  WHAT HAPPENED

  Several key players from the NBA's Denver Nuggets, including Aaron Gordon, DeAndre Jordan, Vlatko Cancar, Dario Saric, and rookie DaRon Holmes II, attended the Colorado Rapids' home game against Charlotte FC Saturday.

  The basketball stars were seen cheering on the local MLS team as they beat the away side 2-0, with Djordje Mihailovic scoring a brace. Not only that, four of them were seen wearing Colorado Rapid kits.

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• WHAT COLORADO RAPIDS POSTED

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Colorado Rapids secured a 2-0 victory at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Djordje Mihailovic was the hero for the Rapids, scoring both goals in the second half.

  His first came in the 78th minute from a half-volley, assisted by Omir Fernandez. Mihailovic doubled the lead in the 81st minute with a penalty kick after Rafael Navarro was fouled in the box.

  The win marked Colorado's first home victory of the season.

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  WHAT’S NEXT?

  Thanks to their first home win, Colorado Rapids have moved up the table and currently sit in fourth on the Western Conference with 11 points. They are two points behind Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps and face them next in the league on the road on April 5.

  Following that, the Rapids host expansion side San Diego FC on April 12 and then go back on the road to face Houston Dynamo on April 19.

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