Nikola Jokic on collision with Draymond Green: 'I didn't feel anything' / News - Basketnews.com

Nikola Jokic denied possible injury after the dangerous collision with Draymond Green at the end of the Nuggets-Warriors game.

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Nikola Jokic posted his first triple-double of the season and 77th in his career with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading the Denver Nuggets to a narrow 128-123 win against the defending champions Golden State Warriors.

Player of the Game EFF 33 Nikola Jokic Points 26 Accuracy 7-13 Rebounds 12 Assists 10

Nuggets fans had two reasons to be anxious in this game. The Warriors managed to rally back from a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit, while Nikola Jokic collided with Draymond Green in a dangerous manner.

Green went for the ball with 6.6 seconds to play in the game and he fell dangerously on Jokic's right leg.

"It probably looked scary, but I didn't feel anything," the two-time MVP denied possible injury post-game, via Mike Singer of Denver Post.

Draymond made sure to check up on Jokic after falling on him.

Nikola Jokic's triple-double:

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