The Denver Nuggets have a tenuous hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the West with 26 games remaining Led by Nikola Jokic, Nuggets in contention for playoff spot The Denver Nuggets have a tenuous hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the West with 26 games remaining Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lx5kew DENVER – Nikola Jokic wouldn’t mind a few more days of rest after his return from the All-Star festivities. With 26 games remaining, the Denver Nuggets have a tenuous hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the West.