Nikola Jokić Out At Least Four Weeks with Hyperextended Left Knee

Nikola Jokić is sidelined for at least four weeks due to a hyperextended left knee, impacting his MVP eligibility under the 65-game rule. The Denver Nuggets, currently 23-10 and 3rd in the West, won their first game without him. However, the team faces challenges, including Jonas Valančiūnas also missing four weeks with a calf strain, leaving DaRon Holmes as the lone healthy center. Despite a likely tumble in standings, Jokić and other key players are expected back by the All-Star break, keeping Denver's championship aspirations alive.