By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Nikola Jokic has avoided a serious left knee injury, according to Serbian outlet Meridian Sport.
In his report, Djordje Matic cites positive reactions from sources close to Denver about the setback suffered by the 30-year-old Serbian superstar of the Denver Nuggets in the last play of the first half of Monday’s game versus the Miami Heat in Kaseya Center.
Jokic hyperextended his knee after teammate Spencer Jones backstepped on his foot. He fell to the floor and grabbed his knee. Upon immediate assistance by the medical staff, he limped to the locker room. He was initially labeled as questionable to return but was eventually ruled out of the second half.
In the postgame press conference, head coach David Adelman confirmed his player will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, after which an official update will be shared by the Nuggets, presumably including a recovery timeline for the Sombor native. However, he has reportedly avoided serious damage to his knee.
Dominating the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season, Jokic has posted 16 out of a league total of 59 triple-doubles, nearly 30%. Over 32 appearances so far, he tallied 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.8 blocks per contest, entering a strong bid for a fourth season MVP award.
Sitting third in the Western Conference standings at 22-10, the next Nuggets game is on Wednesday, opposite the Toronto Raptors and Serbian head coach Darko Rajakovic in Scotiabank Arena, the third stop in a seven-game road trip lasting until next Wednesday, January 7, 2026.