Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight vs. Clippers? Final status for Nuggets star

It’s been a while since we’ve last season Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic on a basketball court.

The three-time MVP has been sidelined since Dec. 29 with a bone bruise and hyperextended left knee, but his extended stint on the sideline is about to come to an end.

Nikola Jokic set to return to game action against Clippers on Friday night 

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jokic plans to return to game against when the Nuggets host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

On the season, Jokic has appeared in 32 games for the Nuggets and posted averages of 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, 11 assists and 1.4 steals per performance. 

This story will be updated. 

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