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12/29 20:00 CST Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hurts left knee, limps off court at
halftime in Miami
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hurts left knee, limps off court at halftime in Miami
By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Basketball Writer
MIAMI (AP) --- Denver star Nikola Jokic limped off the court at halftime of the
Nuggets' game in Miami on Monday night, after appearing to hurt his left knee
with about three seconds left before the intermission.
Jokic was alone under the basket, and stepped forward to help Denver's Spencer
Jones defend a drive by Miami's Jaime Jaquez Jr. While backtracking, Jones
stepped on Jokic's left foot and it seemed the center's knee buckled.
Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, collapsed to the court, grabbing at the knee and
writhing in pain. He was helped to his feet and seemed to be in pain as he went
to the locker room.
Jokic did not start the second half and the Nuggets were listing him as
questionable. The Nuggets have dealt with some major injury issues this season
and were playing Monday without three would-be starters --- Christian Braun
(left ankle sprain), Aaron Gordon (right hamstring strain) and Cam Johnson
(right knee injury management).
Jokic had 21 points, eight assists and five rebounds in the first half. He came
into the game averaging 29.9 points, 12.4 rebounds and 11.1 assists this season.
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