Nuggets Battle Rockets for Playoff Positioning Amidst Coaching Change
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Denver Nuggets are set to face the Houston Rockets in their final regular season game, aiming to secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and homecourt advantage in the playoffs. The Nuggets, led by interim coach David Adelman following the dismissal of Michael Malone, have won their last two games. Nikola Jokic continues to dominate with a historic triple-double average, while the Rockets, already secured as the No. 2 seed, may rest key players.
Key Points
The Nuggets are fighting for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Denver fired coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, with David Adelman named as interim coach.
Nikola Jokic has averaged a triple-double this season, a historic achievement for a center.
Jamal Murray returned from injury to contribute to the Nuggets' recent wins.
The Rockets, already secured as the No. 2 seed, might rest key players in their final game.
