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Nikola Jokic Set to Return During Denver Nuggets' Five-Game Homestand

The three-time MVP will miss the March 24 game against the Chicago Bulls but is expected to rejoin the lineup later in the homestand as the team gears up for the playoffs.

  • Nikola Jokic has missed four consecutive games due to a left ankle impingement and a prior right elbow contusion.
  • Coach Michael Malone confirmed Jokic will not play on March 24 against the Chicago Bulls but is expected to return during the five-game homestand starting that day.
  • The Denver Nuggets have gone 2-2 in Jokic's absence, highlighting his central role in the team's success.
  • Jokic is averaging a triple-double this season, including career highs of 29.1 points and 10.3 assists per game, and remains a leading MVP candidate.
  • Malone emphasized the importance of reuniting the starting lineup before the playoffs to build rhythm and chemistry.
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