November 15, 2022, 8:00 PM
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has entered health and safety protocols and is ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks.
The two-time reigning MVP has played in 13 games this season for the Nuggets, averaging 20.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game on 60.6 per cent shooting.
Denver holds a 9-4 record to start the 2022-23 season and as of Tuesday evening is tied at the top of the Western Conference standings with the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Nuggets’ next two games this week come on Friday and Sunday on the road against the Dallas Mavericks.