Nikola Jokic Injury Report: Will the Nuggets' Star Center Play Against the Orlando Magic Tonight?

Nikola Jokic Injury Report: Will the Nuggets' Star Center Play Against the Orlando Magic Tonight?
Nikola Jokic in the frame.

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Denver Nuggets will take on Orlando Magic tonight at the Ball Arena.

Nikola Jokic has won the MVP award twice in his career.

Denver Nuggets injury report lists six individuals.

The Denver Nuggets will take on the Orlando Magic at the Ball Arena tonight. Courtesy of their supreme firepower, the Nuggets will yet again enter a contest as favorites. They have been on a roll lately, picking apart teams and with a trump card like Nikola Jokic present in the squad, one would expect them to dominate. As Jokic has emerged as the chief promulgator in the side, it is essential to have a look at his injury status ahead of tonight's contest.

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Nikola Jokic Injury Report

Nikola Jokic is not listed in the injury report released by the Denver Nuggets ahead of the match against the Orlando Magic. Hence, he is expected to start or will feature in the late quarters unless a last-minute injury pops up. Doncic has been a force to be reckoned with this season. He has been scoring at a phenomenal rate of 30.2 points per game. On top of that, he is averaging 13.4 rebounds and 10.1 assists in 38 games this season. With Jokic in exceptional form, the Nuggets could go all the way and aim for the title again, provided he remains fit throughout the remainder of the season.

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Denver Nuggets Injury Report

While Nikola Jokic is not facing any injury issues, but that does not mean that the Nuggets are devoid of injuries. A total of six individuals are listed in the Denver Nuggets injury report, a list that also includes Jamal Murray.

  • Vlatko Cancar: Out due to Knee injury

  • DaRon Holmes: Out for the Season due to Achilles injury

  • Peyton Watson: Out due to Knee injury

  • Aaron Gordon: Questionable due to a Calf strain

  • Jamal Murray: Questionable due to Knee injury

  • Russell Westbrook: Out due to Hamstring injury
  • Despite being plagued by injuries, Denver is expected to topple Orlando tonight. However, it will be intriguing to witness if Magic pulls off magic and upsets the Nuggets at their home.