Nuggets Bench Starters for Last Game, Nikola Jokic Expected to Play for Awards Eligibility

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Nuggets Bench Starters for Last Game, Nikola Jokic Expected to Play for Awards Eligibility

Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, Christian Braun and Tim Hardaway Jr. have all been ruled out for Nuggets' final game of the season, against the Spurs. However, Jokic is expected to play the minimum requirement of 15 minutes so that he can officially qualify for NBA awards. The Nuggets seem happy to settle for the 4the seed.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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NBA Analyst Defends Nuggets Resting Starters for Last Game Despite 3rd Seed at Stake

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NBA Analyst Defends Nuggets Resting Starters for Last Game Despite 3rd Seed at Stake

The Nuggets are resting 4 of their 5 starters in their final regular season game. Only Nikola Jokic is expected to play minutes to qualify for NBA awards. "It’s not about avoiding a matchup. Injuries have ravaged this team all year," Harrison Wind said, defending the decision. He added that the Nuggets are 18-5 with their opening night starting 5.

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Paul Pierce Says Lakers’ Injury Crisis Is “Just Demoralising” for LeBron James

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Paul Pierce Says Lakers Won’t Beat Rockets in a Potential First Round Series

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