Nikola Jokic’s injury status update for Rockets-Nuggets game

On By Littum

On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets host the Houston Rockets in Colorado.

Just before the game, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic was ruled out with an elbow injury.

Via The Denver Nuggets: “Injury Update ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Rockets:

ACCESSIBLE:
Julian Strawther (right knee strain)
Jamal Murray (left knee inflammation)

OUT:
Nikola Jokić (right elbow inflammation)
Aaron Gordon (Light Calf Injury Management)”

Jokic is averaging 30.6 points, 13.2 rebounds, 9.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game. game while shooting 55.5% from the field and 47.4% from three-point range in 34 games.

Via Vic Lombardi of AltitudeTV: “Strange to see Jokic wearing a sleeve on his right arm (for his elbow inflammation). He NEVER wears all the fancy stuff. So you know it bothers him. Daaaayum… without Jokic and AG, @nuggets will need a special night to beat Houston.

The Nuggets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 24-15 record in 39 games.

They are in the midst of a four-game winning streak (and are 8-2 over their last ten).

After the Rockets, the Nuggets will visit the Miami Heat on Friday in Florida.

As for the Rockets, they are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 26-12 record in 38 games.

They are in the midst of a four-game winning streak (and are 7-3 over their last ten).

Wednesday is the first time the Rockets and Nuggets meet this season.