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Story summary
- Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets' center, left the December 29, 2025 game against the Miami Heat with a left knee injury after teammate Spencer Jones stepped on his foot.
- He scored 21 points before exiting and is listed as questionable to return.
- Jonas Valanciunas, the Nuggets' backup center, started the second half in his place.
- The Nuggets are missing several key players, raising concerns about Jokic's potential absence.
