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Nikola Jokic says he feels soreness in his shooting wrist every time he shoots, mentioning that he is used to pain. Michael Malone notes he is surprised Jokic is playing.

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Despite dealing with a sore shooting wrist, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists against the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, his efforts fell short as the Nuggets lost the game 111-98.

Player of the Game EFF 25 Mike Conley Points 23 Accuracy 8-12 Rebounds 3 Assists 8

The reigning 2023 NBA Finals MVP has been grappling with wrist troubles since the beginning of the current season. Despite this ongoing challenge, he has managed to appear in 71 out of 74 games played by his team this season.

Addressing his wrist issues after the game, Jokic expressed hope for improvement: "We'll see. Hopefully, it's gonna get a little bit better, so I don't feel it every time I shoot. I'm used to the pain. It's kind of normal for me."

"I was surprised he played tonight, to be quite honest," Denver coach Michael Malone said. "His wrist has really been giving him a lot of trouble, and Nikola is a guy who plays through a lot of things that most guys wouldn't play through."

As Katy Winge reported, Jokic received periodic attention for his wrist from the team's medical staff throughout the game against the T-Wolves.

Despite his wrist issues, Jokic has maintained exceptional season averages of 26.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game.

The Nuggets, who had previously gone 15-2 following the All-Star break, are now experiencing a sudden slump with consecutive losses at home for the first time this season. Prior to the loss against the Timberwolves, they were defeated by the Phoenix Suns 104-97 on Wednesday night.

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