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Nikola Jokic’s injury could end his MVP award hopes

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic avoided the worst-case scenario regarding his knee injury, but it may still cost him significantly. Jokic has been diagnosed with a hyperextended knee, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

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Nuggets exhale, Nikola Jokic (knee) to miss month

Nikola Jokic is expected to miss the month of January with a hyperextended left knee, the Nuggets said on Tuesday. The superstar center underwent an MRI exam after leaving Monday's game at Miami with a knee injury thought to be serious.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Nikola Jokic News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Nikola Jokic’s Freak Injury Confirms Every Nuggets Fan Worst Fear

DENVER – The Denver Nuggets have found ways to stay relevant in the top-heavy Western Conference. They have done so despite missing starters for most of the season.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / December 30

Nikola Jokic Out At Least Four Weeks With Knee Injury

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will be reevaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a hyperextension of his left knee, the team announced today (Twitter link).

Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / December 30

Report reveals extent of Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's injury

Jokic suffered a knee injury during Monday night's game against the Miami Heat.

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Heat Star Bam Adebayo Praises Nikola Jokic After Nuggets Loss

The Denver Nuggets suffered their second consecutive loss on Monday night, falling on the road to the Miami Heat by 24 points. This marked the Nuggets' biggest loss of the season and created their first losing streak, but the loss itself was not the worst thing to happen during the game.