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Valančiūnas' calf strain deepens Nuggets' frontcourt injury crisis
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Backup center Jonas Valančiūnas became the latest casualty in the Denver Nuggets' mounting injury woes, diagnosed with a right calf strain that will sideline him for at least four weeks. Injured during his first start replacing Nikola Jokić, this leaves the third-place Nuggets (23-10) relying on thin frontcourt depth for key upcoming games.
Nikola Jokic scored 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in his return from a 16-game knee injury absence, powering the Denver Nuggets to a 122-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The performance strengthens Denver's Western Conference position and sets up a pivotal matchup with the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder on February 1.
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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is expected to make his return from a hyperextended left knee injury against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing 16 games since late December. The three-time MVP's comeback keeps him in contention for season awards, provided he meets the 65-game eligibility threshold. With the Nuggets holding a strong Western Conference position, his return bolsters their playoff push.
Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee during a narrow loss to the Dallas Mavericks. An MRI showed no structural damage, providing some relief amid the team's injury challenges. The Nuggets, sitting third in the Western Conference at 21-8, now face further tests to their depth.
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Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray suffered a sprained right ankle early in the third quarter during Monday night's 131-121 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Murray missed the final 12 minutes of the game after briefly returning from the locker room. The team will evaluate him on Tuesday.