Jokic missed four games in a row, and the Nuggets, who were fighting for the playoff seed, gave time to return

On the 24th, Beijing time, the NBA Nuggets defeated the Rockets 116-111, and three-time MVP of the year, star center Jokic missed four consecutive games due to a left ankle injury, and the Nuggets are expected to let him return in five consecutive home games.

Three-time MVP of the year, star center Jokic

Jokic recently suffered a right elbow contusion and left ankle injury, and has missed three consecutive games since the 16th against the Wizards. He has played in 62 games this season, averaging a triple-double of 29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.3 assists, shooting 57.5 percent from the field and 41.3 percent from three-point range.

Jokic also missed the game with the Rockets today due to injury, Nuggets head coach Malone said in an interview before the game that he will continue to observe Jokic's situation when he returns to the home court, and he has pre-game shooting practice today. Malone also revealed that Jokic should not play in the first game of the five-game game against the Bulls at home tomorrow.

In the four games that Jokic missed, the Nuggets won 2 wins and 2 losses, and the Nuggets are currently ranked third in the NBA West, and are currently competing with the Rockets for the second place in the West, fighting for the playoff seeding, but the team prioritized Jokic's physical condition and did not let him continue to play with injuries.