[Amick] Nikola Jokic (knee) will not return tonight vs. Miami. Source says Jokic is likely to get the full medical testing tomorrow. The Nuggets, or their fans, won’t be resting easy tonight.
Amick on Jokic’s injury:
As suspected, I’m told Jokic won’t return to this game.
Source says Jokic is likely to get the full medical testing tomorrow. The Nuggets, or their fans, won’t be resting easy tonight.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić suffered a knee injury in the first half of a road matchup against the Miami Heat. The injury occurred just before halftime, when teammate Spencer Jones stepped on the three-time MVP’s foot and caused the latter’s knee to buckle. Jokić was initially ruled questionable to return before Denver announced he would miss the rest of the game, a team source told The Athletic.
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