We step back from the game log and map the most injured season of the Jokic era, finding real bench depth, a sharper identity, and a path back to title form. Player by player, we weigh roles, health, and how the rotation should harden for May.

• record check and why third seed still works
• Hunter Tyson move and roster flexibility
• KJ Simpson two-way value as a ball handler
• Duron Holmes as a shooter-first project
• Jalen Pickett’s ceiling as a third guard
• Zeke Nnaji’s defense vs contract reality
• Spencer Jones earning real playoff trust
• Jonas Valanciunas steadying the center minutes
• Bruce Brown’s return to 2023 form
• Christian Braun’s health, defense, and confidence
• Tim Hardaway’s gravity as a spacer
• Julian Strawther’s growth with starters
• Aaron Gordon’s health as the quiet key
• Peyton Watson’s breakout and future price tag
• Cam Johnson’s IQ and fourth-option fit
• Jamal Murray’s All-Star case and rest
• Jokic’s rust, reset, and dominance window
• West and East playoff outlook and matchups
• Nuggets history homework: ABA doc and Doug Moe

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