Nikola Jokic Steps Up To Score 29 Points
Nikola Jokic bounced back to score 29 points to help secure the comeback win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Jokic added 14 rebounds with three steals and two assists to help clinch the second seed in the West. Jokic and the Nuggets will have their hands full against the tactical Spurs in the first round, and in four games this season, the Joker averaged 16.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists.
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Denver Nuggets power forward/center Source: ESPN
Nikola Jokic Expected To Play On Friday
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against Golden State. After amassing a 61-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the double-overtime win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday, the multi-time MVP didn't suit up the following night versus the San Antonio Spurs. DeAndre Jordan got the start, with the veteran finishing with 10 points, 17 rebounds, one block, and one steal. With that in mind, if Jokic is good to go on Friday, Jordan isn't worth starting in any fantasy format. The same can be said about Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson, even if Aaron Gordon (calf), Jamal Murray (hamstring), and Christian Braun (foot) aren't available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Denver Nuggets center Source: NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jokic Expected To Play Against Timberwolves
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is listed as probable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After missing five games with an ankle issue, Jokic has played in each of Denver's last two games and looks likely to remain in the lineup for Tuesday's meeting with Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves. Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, has managed to slow down Jokic a bit in 2024-25. In this season's previous three meetings with the Timberwolves, Jokic has averaged 26.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Denver Nuggets center Source: NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jokic Returns To Action Against Bucks
Nikola Jokic (ankle) will be back in action on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team has upgraded his status a few times throughout the day and has now announced that Jokic is officially available. Jokic's return is great news for the Nuggets, but it's unfortunate for fantasy managers who were hoping for at least one more productive outing from DeAndre Jordan, who has started the last two games. The veteran big man could now be completely out of the rotation against the Bucks.
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Denver Nuggets center Source: Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic Not Expected To Return On Wednesday
Nikola Jokic (ankle) will likely remain on the shelf for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, as the team lists him as doubtful on the injury report. This would mark his sixth consecutive absence due to an issue with his left ankle. DeAndre Jordan has started in the last two games Jokic has missed. The veteran has shown that he can still get the job done, averaging 10.5 points and 16.0 rebounds. However, Jordan may have a tougher time filling the stat sheet on Wednesday, as Milwaukee allows the fifth-fewest fantasy points in the league to opposing centers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Denver Nuggets center Source: NBA Injury Report
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