Jokic was ruled out with elbow inflammation 45 minutes before the Nuggets hosted the Rockets on Wednesday.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, fouls Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic injured his right elbow while warming up Wednesday night and was ruled out before Denver’s game against the Houston Rockets.
The injury was officially listed as right elbow inflammation. Jokic has now missed six games this season.
The three-time league MVP is averaging 30.6 points, 13.2 rebounds and 9.9 assists per game this season. The Nuggets are 2-3 when he doesn’t play.
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