Nikola Jokic is dealing with a calf injury as the NBA's 2022-23 regular season comes to a close.
Jokic was originally listed as questionable for Denver's matchup with New Orleans on March 30. He was later ruled out, and the injury has now sidelined him for three straight games.
The Nuggets remain at the top of the Western Conference standings, but they'll need Jokic on the court to achieve their ultimate goal of winning the championship.
What's next for Jokic? Here's everything we know about his injury and the latest on when he could return.
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What is Nikola Jokic's injury?
Jokic has been listed on Denver's injury report with right calf tightness.
Jokic has been durable once again this season, appearing in 67 of a possible 78 games. Denver's loss to New Orleans on March 30 was the first game Jokic had missed since the All-Star break in mid-February.
How long will Nikola Jokic be out?
The Nuggets have listed Jokic as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Rockets.
Injury Report for tomorrow's game in Houston ⬇️#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/kYNAYg5FYr
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 3, 2023
Jokic has missed three straight games with the calf injury. The Nuggets are 1-2 during this stretch, dropping their record to 4-7 in 11 games without the MVP candidate.
Through 67 games this season, Jokic is averaging 24.9 points, 11.9 rebounds and 9.9 assists.
Nuggets schedule 2022-23
The Nuggets have only four games left in the regular season, three of which are on the road.
Here is Denver's remaining schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| April 4 | at Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
| April 6 | at Suns | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| April 8 | at Jazz | 3:30 p.m. | — |
| April 9 | vs. Kings | 3:30 p.m. | — |
Nikola Jokic career stats, highlights
- 20.3 points per game
- 10.5 rebounds per game
- 6.6 assists per game
- 1.2 steals per game
- 0.7 blocks per game
- 2.9 turnovers per game
- 30.8 minutes per game
- 55.3 percent field goal shooting
- 34.9 percent 3-point shooting
- 82.9 percent free throw shooting
