Denver Nuggets’ star centre, Nikola Jokić, is set to miss his second game of the season due to lower back pain. The team confirmed that Jokić will be absent from the Wednesday matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a significant development as the teams vie for position in the competitive Northwest Division.
This marks only the second time Jokić has sat out a game this season, with the previous absence on November 27 also attributed to back pain. In that instance, Denver secured a victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on the road with a score of 113-104.
The Wednesday game holds added importance, with a narrow half-game margin separating the Nuggets (33-15) from the division leaders, the Minnesota Timberwolves (33-14). The Thunder (32-15) are also in pursuit and aim to close the gap with a crucial win.
Jokić’s absence will be keenly felt, as the All-NBA center contributes an impressive 26.3 points, 12.1 rebounds, and nine assists per game. These statistics rank him third and fourth in the NBA in rebounds and assists, respectively.
In their recent game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Nikola Jokić delivered an outstanding performance with 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists, contributing significantly to the team’s 113-107 victory.
The matchup against the Thunder marks the fourth and final meeting between the two teams this season, with the Nuggets holding a 1-2 record in the series.
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