Nikola Jokic flirts with triple-double before exiting Monday's loss to Heat
by Chris Schommer | Nuggets Correspondent | Tue, Dec 30th 7:23am EST
Nikola Jokic flirted with a triple-double for the Nuggets before exiting with an apparent knee injury Monday night, dishing out eight assists, grabbing five rebounds, and scoring a team-high 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-3 FT) in a 147-123 loss to the Heat.
Fantasy Impact:
Jokic continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing five or more rebounds, dishing out eight or more assists, and scoring 14 or more points in each of his last five games. The 30-year-old remains an elite option for fantasy managers in all formats while leading the Denver lineup on a nightly basis, averaging 29.9 points, 11.1 assists, and 12.4 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 29.1% so far this season. The center's status will need to be monitored ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Raptors.
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