We're not concerned with the fantasy viability of either of these players, as both figure to offer minimal fantasy contributions. Instead, we're reading between the lines at what this says about Anthony Davis' availability. Davis is still without a timeline for return, but the fact that Los Angeles is grasping at straws with Cousins and Zeller means that AD likely isn't close to returning.

Nikola Jokic was in foul trouble and dealing with a right hamstring injury for most of the second half and Boogie gave the Nuggets some awesome minutes off the bench in his stead. But in the end, the home court, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Gary Payton II were too much for the Nuggets to overcome. It's hard to believe that 19 points is Boogie's career high in the postseason but it's true. Aaron Gordon had a big first half but failed to score in the second half, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds. 

Cousins picked up two quick technical fouls after his attempt to take a charge went uncalled. After being assessed the first for arguing the no-call, it didn't take very long for Cousins to be given a second by Scott Foster. Cousins played 10 minutes before the ejection, tallying seven points (2-of-5 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one blocked shot, and one 3-pointer. 

Since the Jazz also won tonight, the Nuggets are confirmed to be in the sixth spot in the Western Conference, where they’ll draw a matchup with the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. Jokic was among four usual Nuggets starters that took the night off, so the lineup was funky to say the least, funky enough that they managed to miss their final 12 shots of the game and all eight FGAs in overtime. Boogie Cousins has always been great on a per-minute basis but it doesn’t help that he backs up the highly durable and elite Jokic, meaning this is more of a once in a blue moon situation. He went off for 31 points and nine boards in his lone start this season before tonight, and he wasn’t that good, but he still got the job done if you decided to steam him on the final day of the regular season. Bryn Forbes started and scored 24 points with five 3-pointers, Bones Hyland posted a 17/4/6 line with three swats and Jeff Green scored 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting.