Jan 19, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives the ball against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

Celtics News: Denver Makes Final Decision on Nikola Jokic vs Boston

Originally posted on Boston Celtics on SI
By Alex Kirschenbaum | Last updated Jan 7, 2025 9:10 PM ET

The Denver Nuggets have made a final determination on their sick MVP.

Sources inform Bennett Durando of The Denver Post that six-time All-NBA superstar center Nikola Jokic has been ruled out for Denver's home game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night with a worsening illness.

Nikola Jokic will not play tonight against Boston, I’m told.
— Bennett Durando (@BennettDurando) January 8, 2025

Jokic was a late addition to the Nugget's injury report. Head coach Michael Malone told reporters this afternoon that the 6-foot-11 big man had first presented symptoms of an illness on Monday, and that his condition had declined Tuesday.

It had previously been announced that starting Denver power forward Aaron Gordon would also miss out on Tuesday's action while he continues to recuperate from a calf strain.

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