The San Antonio Spurs, secured as the No. 2 seed, aim to defeat the Denver Nuggets to avoid a matchup with Nikola Jokic in the playoffs. Despite the Nuggets’ third seed, they face significant injuries, with key players like Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon out, while Jokic’s status is questionable. The Spurs are favored to win by 11.5 points, relying on their depth, and have a strong home record. The game will take place at Frost Bank Center on April 12, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET, broadcasted on ESPN.
