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Nuggets' Jokic to be Reevaluated After Knee Injury

1/5/2026

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Summary

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will be reevaluated in four weeks after suffering a left knee hyperextension against the Miami Heat.
Initial fears of a severe injury were alleviated when Jokic walked comfortably before a subsequent game.
He is averaging 29.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 11.1 assists for a Nuggets team third in the Western Conference, with the NBA's 65-game minimum for MVP eligibility possible if he returns early.

History

Historical Context

The Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, won the 2015 NBA Championship, marking their first title since 1975. Curry's performance, averaging 30.1 points per game, was pivotal, especially as injuries often hinder MVP candidates. In 2021, Nikola Jokic's similar scoring average of 29.9 points underscores the ongoing challenge for players to maintain fitness, impacting playoff success and MVP eligibility.

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Story summary

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will be reevaluated in four weeks after suffering a left knee hyperextension against the Miami Heat.
Initial fears of a severe injury were alleviated when Jokic walked comfortably before a subsequent game.
He is averaging 29.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 11.1 assists for a Nuggets team third in the Western Conference, with the NBA's 65-game minimum for MVP eligibility possible if he returns early.

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