The Nuggets and Timberwolves are destined for each other, with players Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards likely to continue playing each other forever, according to coach David Adelman. This comes after the Nuggets defeated San Antonio Spurs 128-118 to secure the No. 3 seed in the NBA playoffs. The team's decision to rest all five starters for the second consecutive game against the Spurs was questioned, with backup center Jonas Valanciunas suggesting it was an attempt to manipulate the game. Despite this, Adelman insisted that the team's focus was on the game and not on the outcome. The decision was made with front office involvement and input from key players such as Nikola Jockic and Jamal Murray. The only new rule that Jokick was up against San Antonio was not allowed to play in the last two games, a rule that prevents him from reverse reverse.