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Nikola Jokic erupted after Lu Dort hip-checked him, sparking a benches-clearing melee between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder; Jokic’s fiery reaction underscored his reputation as a dominant, emotionally charged player and left the Thunder facing an angry star as they chase another title.
In Oklahoma City, Lu Dort appeared to trip Nikola Jokic, prompting a heated fourth-quarter skirmish. Dort was ejected for a flagrant-2 foul, Jokic and Jaylin Williams earned technicals, and the incident halted play briefly before officials restored order in the Nuggets’ 127-121 loss to the Thunder.
Denver is closing in on a fully healthy rotation as Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson progress in their returns from hamstring injuries. With about 20 games left, coach David Adelman hopes to have the full group back soon, possibly by next Thursday against the Lakers, though the team will proceed cautiously given Gordon’s injury history. Gordon has been involved in conditioning and some non-contact work, while Watson indicated he’ll be back soon, and both returns are seen as key to improving defense and playoff contention for the Nuggets.
Denver hosts Portland on Friday in a back-to-back with the Nuggets coming off a 115-114 loss to the Clippers; they sit 35-21 (4th in the West) and are 20-10 on the road, but face a lengthy injury report including Jamal Murray (questionable) and several others out. Portland is dealing with Damian Lillard out, and other injuries, adding uncertainty to the matchup at 8:00 p.m. MT on Altitude.
Jokic returned from a month-long knee injury to post 31 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in 24 minutes as the Nuggets beat the Clippers. He became the first player in NBA history to record 30-10-5 in under 25 minutes. He said he wasn’t scared to use the knee and reflected on a nerve-wracking rehab process, noting the relief of finally playing again after the longest absence of his career. Denver hosts the top-seeded Thunder next.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be reevaluated in four to six weeks with a right hamstring strain after aggravating the previous injury; coach David Adelman had said Gordon hoped it wasn’t as bad as his earlier setback, and Gordon is averaging 17.7 points in 23 games this season amid an injury-plagued Nuggets roster.
Denver hosts Milwaukee on the second night of a back-to-back after a 107-97 win over Washington. The Nuggets’ injury report is lengthy, with Nikola Jokić out (left knee bone bruise), Tamar Bates out, Christian Braun out, Cam Johnson out, Aaron Gordon probable, Jamal Murray questionable, Jonas Valančiūnas questionable, and Peyton Watson questionable. Milwaukee’s list includes Alex Antetokounmpo out, Kevin Porter Jr out, Taurean Prince out, AJ Green questionable, Gary Trent Jr questionable, and Myles Turner probable.
Denver, missing multiple players including Nikola Jokić, hosts Charlotte to close a back-to-back. The Nuggets have won six of seven and a four-game streak while going 7-3 without Jokić, with Jamal Murray carrying the offense after a 42-point performance as they prepare for Sunday’s Hornets game.
Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg left the Mavericks’ game against Denver in the second quarter with a sprained left ankle and did not return for the second half; he had earlier injured the same ankle two nights prior and scored 27 in a win over Brooklyn. Dallas was already dealing with injuries to frontcourt players, with Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II out, and center Daniel Gafford leaving later in the game with a right ankle sprain.
Denver, missing Nikola Jokić for the ninth straight game, visits Dallas for the third meeting of the season as both teams cope with injuries in a back-to-back: the Nuggets are 0-2 vs Dallas this year, 4-2 on back-to-backs, and 5-3 without Jokic since his knee injury, having won four of five overall (including road wins over the 76ers and Celtics); tip is 7:30 p.m. MT on ESPN.
Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets star, suffered a hyperextended left knee but is expected to miss only a few weeks, avoiding a season-ending injury. His absence will impact the team, which is already short-handed, but he could return before the NBA All-Star Game. Jokić's injury occurred during a game against Miami, and he is currently leading the league in rebounds and assists, making his potential absence a significant blow to the Nuggets' playoff hopes.
Nikola Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, suffered a knee injury during a game against the Miami Heat, with an MRI scheduled to assess the damage. He had scored 21 points and 8 assists before the injury, which occurred after a collision with teammate Spencer Jones.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic appeared to hurt his left knee during a game in Miami and left the court in pain, with the results of an MRI pending. His injury could significantly impact the team and the NBA, given his status as a three-time MVP and key player. Jokic's durability has been notable, but this injury raises concerns about his availability moving forward.
Nikola Jokic suffered a knee injury during a game in Miami, leaving the game early and raising concerns about his health, with an MRI scheduled to assess the damage. The Nuggets lost the game without him, and his injury adds uncertainty to their upcoming schedule.
Nikola Jokic delivered a historic Christmas Day performance, scoring 56 points with 16 rebounds and 15 assists, setting multiple NBA records and leading the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, solidifying his status as an all-time great and MVP front-runner.