Overview
- Nikola Jokic will not play against Atlanta after hyperextending his left knee in Miami and being diagnosed with a bone bruise.
- Medical guidance places his return at a minimum of four weeks, with one report suggesting the absence could extend to six weeks.
- Denver is emphasizing long-term recovery for its three-time MVP and is reworking rotations to compensate for his playmaking void.
- Jamal Murray is probable for the Hawks game after leading a shorthanded win over Boston with 22 points and 17 assists.
- The Nuggets report several other availability questions yet have won three of their last five without Jokic and stand 25-12 overall.