DENVER (KDVR) — The Joker has been sidelined.
Officially, the Denver Nuggets have listed Nikola Jokic with an ankle injury.
“If Nikola is not playing, it’s not because he’s sitting,” head coach Michael Malone declared before the Nuggets 120-108 loss against the Lakers. “It’s not because he needs rest. It’s because he’s hurt and he’s trying to play through things that most wouldn’t. We’re at a point right now where we have to do what’s best for not just Nikola but for all our guys as we move forward and try to close out this season.”
So, could this be a blessing in disguise for the Nuggets?
Josh Dover from denversports.com and 104.3 the Fan says yes.
“When do we get to that part of the absence because of injury? I’m not quite there yet. I might understand if a Nuggets fan started to go ‘Oh – should we worry about this a little bit?’ No. I’m all in for (resting Jokic),” Dover said.
Ahead of Friday’s game against Portland, the Nuggets have listed Jokic as ‘Out.’
“If Joker and Jamal (Murray) aren’t healthy, if Aaron Gordon’s not close to 100% healthy, it doesn’t matter,” Dover said.
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