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NBA News: Nikola Jokic Leads Nuggets to 12th Straight Win, Clinch No. 3 Seed in West

By AFP News April 13, 2026 • 09:19 AM View: 563

The Denver Nuggets, fueled by 23 first-half points from Nikola Jokic, beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on Sunday, notching their 12th straight victory to clinch the Western Conference third seed on the last day of the NBA regular season.

On a day when coaches rested dozens of players in preparation for the looming playoffs, three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic had to play at least 15 minutes to be eligible for end of season awards, including MVP.

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