Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets

Nikola Jokic’s Unexpected Injury Status for Nuggets-Rockets
Going into Wednesday night, the anticipation between the Denver Nuggets game against the Houston Rockets was huge. Both teams are on a four-game winning streak
Nuggets blown out by Rockets at home after Nikola Jokic a last-minute injury scratch
The Nuggets are not invincible on 24 hours of rest after all. Back home after blowing out Dallas in prime time, Denver was dealt an unexpected blow an hour before opening tip Wednesday when Nikola Jokic was ruled out due to right elbow inflammation,
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon out vs. Rockets
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and forward Aaron Gordon are not playing in the team's home game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Nikola Jokic Suffered Elbow Injury in Warmups, Missed Nuggets' Loss to Rockets
Nikola Jokic was ruled out for the game with an elbow injury shortly before tip-off. In his postgame press conference Nuggets head coach Mike Malone said the three-time NBA MVP suffered the injury in warmups. He claimed it "popped up last minute." Malone had no word on how serious the injury could be as he hadn't spoken to trainers yet.
Nikola Jokic injury updates: Nuggets center hurts elbow warming up for game vs. Rockets
Nikola Jokic was ruled out with elbow inflammation 45 minutes before the Nuggets hosted the Rockets on Wednesday. He sustained the injury warming up.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Ruled out Wednesday
Jokic (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets. After dropping a triple-double in Monday's win over the Mavericks, Jokic won't play against the Rockets on Tuesday due to right elbow inflammation.
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray highlight Nuggets' long injury report vs. Mavericks
The Nuggets have a number of players listed on the NBA injury report for Tuesday night's game against the Mavericks.
Nikola Jokic, streaking Nuggets to test ascending Rockets
The Houston Rockets were in rebuilding mode a couple of seasons ago, and now it seems as if they're in contending mode.
Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokić, Aaron Gordon out
The Houston Rockets (26-12) travel to play the Denver Nuggets (24-15) on Wednesday at Ball Arena, the first game this season between the two teams. The Rockets won the season series 3-1 in 2023-24, with Alperen Şengün averaging 20.
Nikola Jokic smashing a Larry Bird record is even more impressive than it looks
Denver's superstar isn't new to making history. But this specific type of record becomes even more remarkable when you remember how Jokic's career started.
Can the Nuggets trust general manager Calvin Booth to make trade to get Nikola Jokic back in championship contention?
Without Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets are so weak and vulnerable, NBA visitors can come into their house and mock Denver with impunity.
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