The Spurs shut out the common season on Sunday night time towards three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
The Nuggets ended a five-game profitable streak for the Spurs when the groups squared off final month in San Antonio. At that sport, Jokic notched a 31-point, 20-rebound and 12-assist triple-double in a 136-131 win.
Spurs stalwart Stephon Citadel completed the night time with 30 factors, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to assert his third triple-double this season. Citadel has not too long ago been nursing a good proper hip, and his presence on either side of the courtroom will probably be key for the Spurs within the postseason.
Based mostly on the present playoff standings, San Antonio may very well be internet hosting the Phoenix Suns or Los Angeles Clippers within the opening spherical, with the Los Angeles Lakers or Houston Rockets doubtlessly looming within the convention semi-finals.
After enduring a six-season playoff drought, together with consecutive 20-win seasons, the Race for Seis resumes in April.
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