Nikola Jokic ruled out for Nuggets’ game at Oklahoma City Wednesday
The Nuggets will be without their two-time NBA MVP at Oklahoma City.
Nikola Jokic was ruled out for Wednesday night’s premium matchup between the Nuggets (33-15) and Thunder (32-15) at the Paycom Center.
Sixers center Joel Embiid and Nuggets Nikola Jokic show a mutual respect for each other as they meet at midcourt after a game at Ball Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. Embiid didn’t play in the game, disappointing the crowd at Ball Arena. The Nuggets won the game 111-105. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Jokic’s ailment is described as lower back pain.
Jokic currently is the betting favorite (-125) to win the MVP award again, according to BetMGM. He’s trailed by Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+300).
Denver is 1-2 vs. Oklahoma City this season.
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