Nikola Jokic Injury Report: Will the Nuggets' Star Center Play Tonight Against the Thunder in Playoff Game 2?

After a thrilling end-to-end action in Game 1, the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder will meet again tonight in Game 2 of the Round 2 playoffs. The OCT won Game 1 by the barest of margins. Nevertheless, it was a victory indeed. They will look to double the lead tonight; hence the onus will be on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets to strike back and level the series at 1-1. Jokic was exceptional the other day at the Paycom Center, where he notched 42 points, 22 rebounds, and 6 assists, yet the Nuggets ended up on the losing end. The Serb will return tonight, and it does not seem like he will stop scoring. As Nikola Jokic's appearance is vital for the Nuggets, it is imperative to check his injury status. Let's take a look at the Denver Nuggets injury report to know whether the star Center will play tonight or not.

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Nikola Jokic Injury Report

Nikola Jokic is not listed in the injury report released by the Nuggets ahead of Game 2 against the Thunder. Thus, he will most certainly be in the starting lineup tonight. Jokic has been the driving force behind the Nuggets' dominance over the years. Jokic rarely has had a quiet game this season, and as the Nuggets are in a situation where they desperately need their talisman to deliver a standout performance, one can bet their house that he will not disappoint.

Jokic has been averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game this season. A triple-double every game, that's insane and MVP-esque.

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Denver Nuggets Injury Report

While Nikola Jokic is not facing any injury concern, but not every member of the Nuggets squad is fit to play the game. DaRon Holmes II remains on the injury sheet. He will miss out due to an Achilles injury.

Oklahoma City Thunder on the other hand, will miss the services of Nikola Topic. The shooting guard has been out since January due to a knee injury.

Much like the first game, a cracker of a contest is expected to transpire between the Nuggets and the Thunder tonight. With all to look forward to, let's see who comes out on top this time.