EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 29 MIN

Come What May

from Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets · host Locked On Podcast Network

Denver Nuggets rest key starters while Nikola Jokic aims for MVP eligibility. Will health-focused strategy jeopardize their playoff seeding and matchup odds? Speaker A breaks down the Nuggets' controversial decision to sit Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and other starters against the San Antonio Spurs, explaining the logic—and potential risks—behind prioritizing player health. Jokic’s 15-minute requirement for award eligibility sparks debate about NBA rules and the historic impact if he misses All-NBA or MVP ballots. Additional focus includes matchup analysis for the Nuggets versus Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves, evaluating defense, physicality, and the likelihood of early exits. Speaker A discusses probabilities, playoff paths, and whether chasing rest over seeding might backfire. Is prioritizing health the right move for Denver, or could it cost them an easier route through the Western Conference playoffs?   00:00 Jokic’s light 15-minute game 06:05 Rest vs playoff seeding strategy 07:11 Nicola's wrist and game status 10:54 Spurs' strategy against Denver 14:35 Discussing Jamal Murray's playoff potential 16:23 Duran's development and readiness 20:56 Evaluating Denver's playoff matchups 23:54 Analyzing second-round playoff matchups 27:16 Breaking down NBA playoff scenarios 29:08 Wrapping up and what's next Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. QuoMake this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.  Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.