Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic On Verge Of NBA History

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On Sunday night, the Denver Nuggets will play their final game of the 2026 regular season when they visit the San Antonio Spurs in Texas.

The Nuggets are coming off a 127-107 win over the OKC Thunder (at home).

Nikola Jokic did not play in the game (and has missed two straight).

Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic On Verge Of NBA History

GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 31, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

For Sunday’s game, Jokic will be back in action.

Jared Weiss of The Athletic wrote: “Nikola Jokic will play tonight for the Nuggets at the Spurs so he can meet the 65-game requirement, per source. No Victor Wembanyama tonight for the Spurs, who met the 65-game threshold last game.”

Jokic will also make incredible NBA history when the buzzer sounds.

ESPN Insights wrote: “Nikola Jokic is entering the final day of the season leading the NBA in rebounds per game (12.9) and assists per game (10.9) 🔥

He is set to become the first player to lead the NBA in RPG and APG in a single season.”

GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 04, 2026 in New York City.

Jokic is in the middle of his 11th year in the NBA (all with Denver).

The three-time MVP has averages of 27.8 points, 12.9 rebounds, 10.9 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 56.9% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range in 64 games.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar