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Nuggets sit several players vs. Spurs; Jokic questionable
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The Denver Nuggets ruled out the majority of their usual rotation for the second straight game ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the San Antonio Spurs.
One notable exception is three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who is listed as questionable for the game. Jokic needs to play at least 15 minutes Sunday to be eligible for postseason awards.
The Nuggets' decision to prioritize health and rest heading into the postseason could have several downstream effects on the standings. Denver enters the games as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference at 53-28 but could swap places with the No. 4-seeded Los Angeles Lakers (52-29) with an L.A. win over Utah on Sunday and a Nuggets loss. The Lakers hold the tiebreaker over the Nuggets thanks to some late-game heroics in an overtime win last month.
Minnesota or Houston? Why the Denver Nuggets are resting starters in pivotal finale
It is truly amazing how many fans and analysts around the NBA believe they know why the Denver Nuggets are resting everyone in the season finale against the San Antonio Spurs.
With the Nuggets currently positioned to be the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs if they win today, the Nuggets are effectively punting the game. The following players are listed as out heading into the matchup:
That’s seven of the Nuggets’ projected top 11 rotation players heading into the playoffs. The only four that aren’t listed are Nikola Jokic, Bruce Brown (who will attempt to play all 82 games), Jonas Valanciunas, and Julian Strawther.
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NBA Playoff betting picks: Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets West Finals odds worth a gamble
The final day of the NBA regular season brings suspense as multiple playoff scenarios unfold.
In the West, two teams have surpassed 60 wins, the reigning champion Thunder and the rising Spurs, who are leading the pack.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have moved past any concerns about a championship hangover, once again leading a highly competitive conference.
They are currently listed at +135 to repeat as champions on FanDuel Sportsbook, with SGA also close to joining Nikola Jokic as one of the few players to earn back-to-back MVP awards.
Many expect a showdown between Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs and the Thunder in the playoffs. San Antonio has dominated Oklahoma City this season, winning four of their five matchups.
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