Is Nikola Jokic playing against Minnesota Timberwolves tonight during Game 2 of NBA playoffs?

Denver have released Nikola Jokic's injury report ahead of Game 2 versus the Timberwolves as the Nuggets are up 1-0.

Is Nikola Jokic playing against Minnesota Timberwolves tonight during Game 2 of NBA playoffs?

The Denver Nuggets are back with full force this postseason, as their elite scorer Jamal Murray is back. Following a Game 1 blowout win, the Nuggets seem solid and in form.

Denver Nuggets showcased their collective effort in Game 1, dominating the floor with efficient scoring and control over the game. Timberwolves on the other hand, who qualified after the Play-In, played as they were held to only 80 points.

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Entering the playoffs, Denver’s bug man, Nikola Jokic seemed ready and healthy. Facilitating the Nuggets’ offense, Jokic adds crucial value to the team. But looking at his injury update, Denver fans might be disappointed.

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Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight?

The two-time MVP has been having trouble with his right wrist for quite a while now. Jokic’s rehab helped him play most of his games, but it wouldn’t be a wise decision to play through a sprain in the middle of the playoffs. The Nuggets released Joker’s injury update, as he is questionable for Game 2 of the first round. Jokic dropped 13 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in Game 1, with Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. leading the team in scoring.

Nuggets had 6 of their players score in double digits including the bench. The Timberwolves were left far behind in field goal percentage as the Nuggets held them to a low-scoring game. With Jokic on the floor, the team’s offense works smoothly, creating space for shooters and one on one opportunities. The Joker is a scoring threat himself, but what sets him apart is the way he involves his teammates.

Can the Nuggets get past Minnesota without Nikola Jokic?

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Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic (SI)

With exceptional scorers on the roster apart from Jokic, the Nuggets won’t have much of a problem against the Timberwolves in Game 2. Having known the Joker’s impact on the floor, guys like Murray and Porter Jr. can take on the Wolves with their scoring entourage itself. The Nuggets already perform exceptionally well on the defensive end of the floor and have great scoring assets on the team.

Taking a full recovery would be a better option for Jokic for this series. The Nuggets have a great chance to win the West this year, and they ought to not miss it. Denver lost to the Warriors last year in the first round, having Jamal Murray out with an injury. Though this year, the Nuggets are back to being a title-contending team and having all the players healthy would be the only wise option.

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