JOKIC MAKES NBA HISTORY IN RETURN — Quick Facts
Nikola Jokic returns from month-long knee injury with 31 points, 12 rebounds in just 25 minutes, becoming first player in NBA history with 30/10/5 in under 2...
Key Data Points
- Jokic becomes first player in NBA history to record 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists while playing less than 25 minutes in a game
- Shot 8-of-11 from field, 2-of-3 from three, and 13-of-17 from free throw line in just 25 minutes on minutes restriction
- Return keeps him eligible for MVP award as he needs 65 games and can only miss one more game the rest of season
Frequently Asked
- What NBA record did Nikola Jokic break in his return game?
- Jokic became the first player in NBA history to record 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists while playing less than 25 minutes in a single game, finishing with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists in just 25 minutes.
- How long was Nikola Jokic out with his knee injury?
- Jokic missed 16 games after suffering a hyperextended left knee injury when teammate Spencer Jones stepped on his foot during a game in Miami.
- What was Nikola Jokic's shooting efficiency in his return game?
- Jokic shot 8-of-11 from the field (73%), 2-of-3 from three-point range (67%), and 13-of-17 from the free throw line (76%) while playing on a minutes restriction.
- How many games can Nikola Jokic miss and still be MVP eligible?
- Jokic can only miss one more game for the rest of the season while still maintaining eligibility for MVP and All-NBA awards, as he needs to appear in 65 of Denver's 82 games.
- What did Nikola Jokic say about his knee after returning?
- Jokic stated, "I was not scared to use [the knee]. I was not thinking about it while I was running and while I was playing. I think that's a good sign I'm ready," indicating he felt confident in his recovery.