Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets

Nuggets blown out by Rockets at home after Nikola Jokic a last-minute injury scratch
Denver was dealt an unexpected blow an hour before opening tip Wednesday when Nikola Jokic was ruled out due to right elbow inflammation.
Nikola Jokic’s Unexpected Injury Status for Nuggets-Rockets
Going into Wednesday night, the anticipation between the Denver Nuggets game against the Houston Rockets was huge. Both teams are on a four-game winning streak
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon out vs. Rockets
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and forward Aaron Gordon are not playing in the team's home game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Nikola Jokic injures elbow warming up for Nuggets’ game against Rockets
DENVER — Nuggets center Nikola Jokic injured his right elbow while warming up Wednesday night and was ruled out before Denver’s 128-108 loss to the Houston Rockets. The injury was officially listed as right elbow inflammation.
Nikola Jokic Suffered Elbow Injury in Warmups, Missed Nuggets' Loss to Rockets
Nikola Jokic was ruled out for the game with an elbow injury shortly before tip-off. In his postgame press conference Nuggets head coach Mike Malone said the three-time NBA MVP suffered the injury in warmups. He claimed it "popped up last minute." Malone had no word on how serious the injury could be as he hadn't spoken to trainers yet.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Ruled out Wednesday
Jokic (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets. After dropping a triple-double in Monday's win over the Mavericks, Jokic won't play against the Rockets on Tuesday due to right elbow inflammation.
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray highlight Nuggets' long injury report vs. Mavericks
The Nuggets have a number of players listed on the NBA injury report for Tuesday night's game against the Mavericks.
Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Mavericks
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has won three of the last four NBA MVP awards, and is certainly in the mix for that honor again this season. Entering Tuesday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks,
Nikola Jokic, streaking Nuggets to test ascending Rockets
The Houston Rockets were in rebuilding mode a couple of seasons ago, and now it seems as if they're in contending mode. Houston has won four games in a row -- the last two over the Memphis Grizzlies -- and sits second overall in the Western Conference heading into its game at the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokić, Aaron Gordon out
The Houston Rockets (26-12) travel to play the Denver Nuggets (24-15) on Wednesday at Ball Arena, the first game this season between the two teams. The Rockets won the season series 3-1 in 2023-24, with Alperen Şengün averaging 20.
NBA midseason awards: Can anybody end Nikola Jokic’s reign as MVP?
Jokic is having his best statistical season yet, but will it be enough to hold off Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai ...
Nikola Jokic is a late scratch after hurting elbow during warmups
The Nuggets just announced Aaron Gordon (right calf injury management) and Nikola Jokic (right elbow inflammation) are out ...
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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives against San ...
Nikola Jokic accomplishes feat not seen since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic becomes second center after Kareem Abdul-Jabber to record 5000 assists in win against ...
Nikola Jokic asked at training camp if he should shoot more 3s this season, Michael Malone says
“We had a conversation when he came to me in training camp,” Michael Malone said. “And he asked me, he goes, ‘Coach, do you ...
17-Year NBA Veteran Disagrees With Kevin Durant's Statement on Nikola Jokic
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant credited Jokic as a top ten NBA player of all-time, but former LA Clippers star and three ...