Jokic won't play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Thunder for rest purposes, Nuggets writer Matt Brooks reports.
Jokic hasn't suffered any injury but is sitting out Tuesday alongside Jamal Murray and Russel Westbrook. Jokic's next chance to suit up is Thursday's preseason finale against Minnesota.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Logs near triple-double
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Jokic posted 21 points (9-16 FG, 3-5 FT, 0-5 3Pt), 14 rebounds, nine assists and a steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 118-114 preseason loss to the Suns.
Jokic put together an impressive performance Sunday, posting game highs in rebounds, assists and points. Although it was a solid night for the three-time MVP, he coughed up six turnovers and missed all five of his three-point shot attempts.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Logs 17 minutes in preseason opener
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Jokic posted 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 17 minutes in Friday's 107-103 preseason loss to the Celtics.
Head coach Mike Malone had already declared Jokic would have a reduced workload during Friday's preseason opener against the Celtics earlier in the week, so it wasn't surprising to see him log just 17 minutes. That said, it was more than enough to fill the stat sheet, and Jokic should remain one of the most productive players in the NBA, both in real life and fantasy, once the regular season begins later this month.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Set to play limited minutes
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Coach Mike Malone said Jokic will have a reduced workload during Friday's preseason opener against the Celtics, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Malone mentions that he would like to give some playing time to everybody on the roster Friday, so expect Denver's starters to play limited minutes. Jokic will likely continue to receive limited minutes throughout the preseason. However, once the regular season rolls around, Jokic should return to his typical average of around 34 minutes per contest.
