"Nikola Jokic is only going to miss a few weeks, which is surely cause for the Denver Nuggets to take a giant sigh of relief. The Nuggets' superstar center has been diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee, the team said Tuesday, adding that the three-time MVP will be re-evaluated in four weeks. It's an obvious blow to the already short-handed Nuggets but is not a season-ending issue nor one that would require surgical repair."
"Jokic entered Tuesday ranked fifth in the NBA in scoring this season at 29.6 points per game, plus leads the league with averages of 12.2 rebounds and 11 assists per contest. The only other player in NBA history to average at least 12 rebounds and 11 assists over a full season was Oscar Robertson for the Cincinnati Royals in 1961-62."
"Jokic was alone under the basket and appeared to step forward to help Denver's Spencer Jones defend a drive by Miami's Jaime Jaquez Jr as time was about to expire in the second quarter. While backtracking, Jones stepped on Jokic's left foot and it seemed the center's knee buckled a bit. Jokic collapsed to the court, grabbing at the knee. He was helped to his feet, then made his way to the locker room under his own power but with a pronounced limp."
Nikola Jokic will be sidelined for a few weeks after being diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. The injury is not season-ending and does not require surgery. A month-long absence could keep Jokic out for about 16 games, with a possible return before the NBA All-Star Game. Jokic entered the season averaging 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 11 assists per game, leading the league in rebounds and assists. Jokic suffered the injury late in the first half against Miami when Spencer Jones stepped on his foot and his knee buckled. The Nuggets continue their road trip without multiple starters.
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