That's It – The NBA Regular Season is Over: Here's Who Jokic and the Nuggets Will Face in Their Quest for the NBA Title!

After a string of victories, Denver had the chance to secure the third seed in the Western Conference in their last game. Coach David Adelman's decision to rest the entire starting lineup against Oklahoma City therefore came as a surprise. While this move could have dropped them to fourth place and set up a clash with Houston, it showcased the Nuggets' strategic approach heading into the playoffs, and they ultimately won that game as well.

The Nuggets clinched third place with a 128-118 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Of particular note was Nikola Jokic's decision to travel with the team for the final regular-season game. The goal was to meet the 65-game played requirement, keeping him in contention for the MVP award and a spot on the All-NBA First Team.

Adelman announced before the game that Jokic would only play in the first half. The Serbian center efficiently completed his task, and the Nuggets established a decisive lead during that period.

Jokic concluded the regular season with MVP-caliber statistics, averaging 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists, marking another historic triple-double season.

The Nuggets enter the playoffs with exceptional momentum. Their 12-game winning streak is the longest of Jokic's career, and their total of 54 victories this season surpasses even their championship-winning performance in 2022-23.

There's no doubt that Denver is fully prepared for another title run, with their first step being a series against Minnesota.

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