Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone has rested all five of his starters, including Nikola Jokic and Christian Braun, against the San Antonio Spurs due to fatigue. The decision comes after a grueling double-overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Jokic scored a career-best 61 points in the previous game but will sit out tonight due to elbow and ankle injuries. Malone had informed Jokic of his absence before tip-off, citing the need for rest after a back-to-back schedule.
The Nuggets’ identity is not solely dependent on their starting five, according to Malone, who emphasized that the entire team must come together to play up to par. Despite the exhaustion, Malone expressed confidence in his team’s ability to beat the Spurs.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/denver-nuggets-jokic-malone-spurs-murray-68cb2a9c071d886eb4e2470f5c5624d9