Jokic will start and play under a minute restriction for the Nuggets against the Clips.
In just his first game since his lengthy injury return, Nikola Jokic will already be a starter for the Denver Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic
MIN: 34.56
PTS: 29.63 (67.92%)
REB: 12.16
AS: 10.97
ST: 1.34
BL: 0.75
TO: 3.5
GM: 32
In his pregame speech ahead of Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, David Adelman revealed that Jokic will start, but will be under a minute restriction.
At last, it was announced that Jokic will be coming back after missing the last 16 games for Denver. He's been unavailable since late December after sustaining a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise.
The three-time MVP is averaging 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 11.0 assists per game this season before the injury.
The Nuggets are set to be even more formidable with Jokic returning to the lineup, as they impressively withstand his absence with a 10-6 record.
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