The Nuggets’ offense has somehow further gravitated toward Nikola Jokic as Jamal Murray continues to rehab his torn ACL, but a new body must pivot into the void as the reigning Kia MVP will sit out Friday’s matchup vs. Chicago with a wrist injury.
Coach Michael Malone told reporters the news pregame, indicating the absence was precautionary. Jokic suffered the injury during Thursday’s 103-89 loss to the 76ers, managing to play 35 minutes and finish with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.
Nikola Jokić (right wrist sprain) is OUT tonight
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 20, 2021
Adds he doesn’t think it’s a long-term thing. https://t.co/ySTr5l1yqN
— Mike Singer (@msinger) November 20, 2021
