Nikola Jokic (back, hip) starting for Nuggets on Monday; DeAndre Jordan back to bench
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will start Monday in the team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
What It Means:
Jokic is making his return to the court after a one-game absence due to low back pain and left hip inflammation. He'll immediately start, sending DeAndre Jordan back to a role off the bench.
Our models project Jokic for 24.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 56.8 FanDuel points across 35.3 minutes of action.
Source:
Ryan Blackburn
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