Denver Nuggets Rest Key Players Ahead of Playoff Push
Nuggets sit several players; Jokic questionable
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The Denver Nuggets are resting several key players, including Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, for their final regular-season game against the San Antonio Spurs. Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable but needs to play at least 15 minutes to qualify for postseason awards. The Nuggets currently sit as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
- 01The Nuggets are prioritizing player health as they prepare for the playoffs.
- 02Nikola Jokic's participation is crucial for his postseason eligibility.
- 03The Nuggets could drop to the No. 4 seed with a loss and a Lakers win.
- 04Denver will be without multiple key players, including Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.
- 05The Spurs, already locked in as the No. 2 seed, could influence playoff matchups.
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The Denver Nuggets have decided to rest most of their regular rotation for their final game of the NBA regular season against the San Antonio Spurs. Key players such as Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson, and Christian Braun will not play, while Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable but needs to participate for at least 15 minutes to be eligible for postseason awards. Currently, the Nuggets hold the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with a record of 53-28. A loss against the Spurs could allow the No. 4-seeded Los Angeles Lakers, who are at 52-29, to overtake them in the standings due to a tiebreaker advantage. The Spurs, having secured the No. 2 seed, have their own players listed as questionable but could impact the playoff bracket with a win. If the Nuggets remain the No. 3 seed, they will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs; if they drop to No. 4, they will host the Houston Rockets.
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The Nuggets' decision to rest key players may affect their playoff seeding, potentially changing their first-round matchup.
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