Nikola Jokic Out for Nuggets Due to Illness
Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets’ center, is out due to an illness. He will not play in the upcoming game. This news comes after he was previously listed as questionable and probable for the same issue earlier this week.
What It Means
Jokic’s absence will be felt by the Nuggets. He is having a strong season with averages of 31.5 points, 13 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game. His shooting percentages are also high, with 55.3% from the field and 47.3% from three-point range.
The Nuggets will need other players to step up in his absence. DeAndre Jordan and Zeke Nnaji are next on the depth chart at center. They have limited minutes and scoring compared to Jokic’s production. The team will look to fill the gap left by their star player.
