It looked like we weren’t going to have any injury news here for this slate, but we got some surprising info on Sunday afternoon. Nikola Jokic (right wrist) has a sprain to his shooting wrist.
This news comes out of nowhere, and as of Sunday I didn’t see anyone ID when Jokic got hurt. Jokic’s shooting volume did drop big time in the second half, shooting 13 times in the first half and four in the second. He didn’t have his wrist wrapped or anything either. All of the Denver beats also have no idea, and hopefully someone can find something. He wasn’t asked about it after the game and a couple of the reporters were there, so we don’t know if it was wrapped (team feed didn’t show his hands).
If he is out, it’s going to be shots all around and the Nuggets will have to play through Jamal Murray. The easy part is Mason Plumlee is the chalk play of the day. Still, we’d be surprised if he doesn’t go.
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics, 6:30 pm ET
Just the usual no Oshae Brissett and no Patrick McCaw.
Gordon Hayward, Vincent Poirier and Javonte Green are all out, as usual.
LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets, 9:00 pm ET
The Clippers have a clean injury report.
Besides Jokic’s Q tag, Will Barton and Vlatko Cancar remain out.
