Nikola Jokic
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.
Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke stated that the team is open to roster changes following its first-round playoff exit but will not trade Nikola Jokic.
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The Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 136-134 in overtime on Saturday at Ball Arena, ending the Texans' 11-game winning streak. Nikola Jokic shone with 40 points, while Victor Wembanyama tallied 34 points and 18 rebounds. It marks Denver's eighth straight win, placing them fourth in the West.