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That could change.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2571,h_1446,x_765,y_240/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/78/01knjdm875n42avhg4sj.jpg" caption="Mar 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="David Decker"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>One major concern appears to be behind the Nuggets as the playoffs approach</title><link>https://nugglove.com/one-major-concern-appears-to-be-behind-nuggets-playoffs-approach?utm_source=RSS</link><author>David Decker</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knht354x83</guid><description>The Nuggets struggled in close games in February. 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