Denver sits on a depleted roster for Sunday’s regular‑season finale against San Antonio. Only three‑time MVP Nikola Jokic remains on the list, listed as questionable and needing 15 minutes to stay in award contention. The Nuggets will be without Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson, Christian Braun, Tim Hardaway Jr., Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones after Friday’s 127‑107 win over Oklahoma City. Coach Malone will adjust.

Denver enters the matchup as the No. 3 seed in the West with a 53‑28 record, trailing the Lakers’ 52‑29 line by a single win. A loss coupled with a Lakers victory over Utah could drop Denver to fourth, handing the Rockets a home‑court advantage in the first round. Home‑court odds would shift. The Lakers retain the tiebreaker after an overtime win last month.

Spurs list Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell as questionable, though Wembanyama already secured his award eligibility. San Antonio sits as the West’s No. 2 seed and can push Denver into the Oklahoma City bracket with a win. A victory would also cement the Spurs’ top‑seed status heading into the postseason and boost their confidence.