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30. Dezember 2025
Out four-plus weeks with knee issue
The Nuggets announced Tuesday that Jokic has been diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension injury and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Analyse
Jokic sustained the injury in the closing seconds of the second quarter of Monday's 147-123 loss to the Heat and was unable to return for the second half. After the Nuggets sent in the three-time MVP in for further tests, Jokic appears to have avoided any major structural damage to his knee but is nonetheless expected to remain out through at least the end of January. Jonas Valanciunas opened the second half of Monday's game with the Nuggets' starters and is the most likely candidate to see his fantasy value climb in Jokic's absence, though he still played only 16 minutes in the loss to Miami. Additionally, reserve big men such as Zeke Nnaji and DaRon Holmes could become more involved in the rotation, and the Nuggets could also lean more heavily on small-ball lineups featuring Peyton Watson or, once healthy, Aaron Gordon (hamstring) at center.
30. Dezember 2025
Won't return vs. Miami
Jokic (knee) won't return to Monday's game against the Heat, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.
Analyse
Jokic went down late in the second quarter and limped to the locker room before eventually being ruled out for the remainder of the game with a left knee injury. He'll finish with 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight assists and five rebounds in 19 minutes. If the three-time MVP is forced to miss additional time, Jonas Valanciunas and Zeke Nnaji are candidates for increased playing time. Jokic's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Raptors, and the Nuggets are expected to provide an update on his status by Tuesday night.
30. Dezember 2025
Officially questionable to return
Jokic is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Heat due to a left knee injury.
Analyse
Jokic went down at the end of the first half and was ultimately able to walk off under his own power. However, his status for the remainder of the matchup remains up in the air. Jonas Valanciunas started the third quarter in Jokic's place.
30. Dezember 2025
Limps to locker room Monday
Jokic exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left knee injury in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Heat, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analyse
Jokic went down late in the second quarter and grabbed at his left knee before limping back to the locker room. If the superstar big man is unable to return for the second half, Jonas Valanciunas and Zeke Nnaji will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way.
28. Dezember 2025
Another massive triple-double
Jokic racked up 34 points (11-22 FG, 12-13 FT), 21 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 127-126 loss to the Magic.
Analyse
Jokic posted a triple-double for the third time over his last four outings, and the star big man continues to unlock new levels of dominance on a game-to-game basis. Opposing defenses have been unable to stop him, and Jokic continues to find ways to impact the game on both ends of the court -- regardless of who he has in front of him. Jokic has six triple-doubles and four double-doubles across 12 appearances in December.
26. Dezember 2025
Massive outing versus Timberwolves
Jokic finished with 56 points (15-21 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 22-23 FT), 16 rebounds, 15 assists and two blocks across 43 minutes during Thursday's 142-138 overtime victory over the Timberwolves.
Analyse
Jokic notched a season-high scoring tally along with his 15th triple-double of the 2025-26 campaign. The star player has exceeded 40 points and 10 rebounds in three consecutive games and has recorded at least a double-double in all except one of his last 17 starts. Additionally, he has more than twice as many triple-doubles as any other player in the league.