Jokic to start for Nuggets versus Spurs to quality for award eligibility while Wemby sits

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Nikola Jokic will start for the Denver Nuggets against the San Antonio Spurs to qualify for NBA awards, while Victor Wembanyama will sit out due to injury management. The Nuggets need a victory to secure the third seed in the Western Conference, and Jokic must play at least 15 minutes to be eligible for MVP and other honors.
Nikola Jokic will start for the Denver Nuggets against the San Antonio Spurs. He needs to play in 65 games to be eligible for NBA awards. Jokic has played in 64 games and was listed as questionable with an injured right wrist. The Nuggets need a victory to secure the third seed in the Western Conference. Victor Wembanyama will sit out the game after reaching eligibility in his previous game. Jokic must play at least 15 minutes to be eligible for MVP and other honors.
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