Jokić Questionable, Dončić Sidelined: Nuggets-Mavericks to Face Off in NBA Cup Clash
Nikola Jokić’s status is uncertain, and Luka Dončić is out as the Nuggets face the Mavericks in a crucial NBA Cup matchup. Kyrie Irving leads Dallas in Denver.
DENVER — Nikola Jokić’s status for Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Dallas Mavericks remains uncertain as the Denver Nuggets deal with a growing list of injuries. He was listed as questionable on the team’s injury report.
Jokić, the reigning three-time MVP, missed Thursday’s practice for personal reasons, leaving his availability for the pivotal group-stage game in doubt. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said the team would reassess his status on Friday. Malone also confirmed that forward Aaron Gordon remains out with a right calf strain.
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