Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight against the Raptors?
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Nikola Jokic has been taking the league by storm on a daily basis of late. The Serbian superstar notched up his 102nd career triple-double recently. Denver Nuggets are yet to lose a game when the big-man records a triple-double and it has occurred in 25 games. The Nuggets sit atop the tightly contested Western Conference. Jokic is currently averaging 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 10 assists.
The 2-time MVP is leading the MVP ladder yet again and is expected to three-peat. Jokic has a stellar supporting cast in Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. With all the pieces coming together at the right time, the Nuggets are favourites to come out of the West.
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Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight vs the Raptors?
Having suited up in 56 games, the big man has not been listed on the Nuggets’ injury report and is expected to play. However, Thomas Bryant and Vlatko Cancar are mentioned on the team’s injury report.
The Raptors are coming off a victory against the Washington Wizards and are currently placed 9th in the Eastern Conference, but the in-form Nuggets eye an easy win.
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Where does Nikola Jokic play?
Nikola Jokic stands at 6’11 and like any player of his height, he naturally plays the center. Centers are typically expected to be the primary defensive presence of a team. They are the main rebounders and rim protectors who also set important screens and increase the efficiency of a pick and roll.
However, Jokic has revolutionized the position and plays almost like a Point-Center who brings elite playmaking to the table. Jokic is widely regarded to be the greatest passing big man of all time.
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Nikola Jokic Fantasy Updates
Jokic continues to be dominant all over the floor of late for the Nuggets, averaging 9.2 assists, 15.4 rebounds, and 22.2 points per game over his last five games for the club. The 28-year-old center is the unquestioned top player in all formats for fantasy owners, averaging 24.5 points, 10.0 assists, and 11.8 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 26.2% so far this season.
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