Michael Malone on Jokic injury: 'There’s no timeline at this point' / News - Basketnews.com

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Jokic-less Denver Nuggets suffered a defeat against the Chicago Bulls last night. After the game, in the post-game conference, Nuggets bench boss Michael Malone gave an update regarding Nikola Jokic's situation.

Player of the Game EFF 33 Zach LaVine Points 36 Accuracy 14-24 Rebounds 5 Assists 4

“He has got a sore wrist. Obviously, he was out tonight. He’s gotten X-rays, he’s gotten MRIs, talking to the doctors. I don’t think it’s going to be a long-term thing at all, but at the same time, I don’t want to put him out there if he can only play with one hand.

Unfair to ask him to do that. When he’s ready to play, he’ll play. That could be against Phoenix, that could be in a week. There’s no timeline at this point,” said the head coach of Denver Nuggets.

The reigning MVP is averaging 26.4 points (65.4% 2PT, 41% 3PT, 74.7% FT), 13.6 rebounds (2nd in NBA), 6.4 assists, and 1.2 steals over 14 games this season.

The Nuggets have a record of 9 wins and 7 defeats.

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