Nikola Jokic suffered an elbow injury ahead of their game against the Houston Rockets. Sitting out of the game, the Serbian star had to watch his team suffer a defeat by 20 points. Thus, coming into their next game versus the Miami Heat, the big question was whether Jokic would return. Initially, the Nuggets’ star was listed as questionable but the fans were elated to see him take the field.
And with it, the Nuggets were back to winning ways. Courtesy of Jokic’s 17th triple-double of the season, the Serbian dropped 24 points as the Nuggets triumphed over the Heat with a 133-113 scoreline. However, speaking after the game courtside, Jokic was asked why he did not wear elbow sleeves to prevent from getting scratched and fouled.
Replying to the question, Jokic said, “But how am I going to show to the officials? ‘Look!'”
Nikola Jokic postgame on why he doesn't always wear elbow sleeves as he did tonight, given how badly his arms always get scratched up:
— Joel Rush (@JoelRushNBA) January 18, 2025
"But how am I going to show to the officials? 'Look!'"#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Xw97iNdmvY
Surely, Jokic brought out his funny side as his reply made even the interviewer laugh. Meanwhile, hailing Jokic’s antics, he got significant praise from Dallas Mavericks’ HC Jason Kidd.
Nikola Jokic Termed ‘Best In The World’ By Mavericks’ HC
The Dallas Mavericks recently succumbed to a 101-112 defeat to the Denver Nuggets. While the Mavericks were in control of the game for a significant period, the Nuggets came back strongly in the fourth quarter to take the game away. And once again, Jokic stole the show with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and a whopping nine assists in the game.
Speaking about their loss, Mavericks’ coach, Jason Kidd heaped praises on Nikola Jokic. “He’s the best in the world… We gotta try to take something away, but (in the Nuggets-Mavericks game) he was able to pass and score,” said Kidd.
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Jason Kidd says Nikola Jokic is “the best in the world.”#MFFL pic.twitter.com/RrcJJcFRNQ
— Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) January 12, 2025
Thus, continuing with his merry run, Nikola Jokic is looking to craft yet another memorable NBA season for himself. It now remains to be seen how far he can take the Denver Nuggets this year in the league.
