Nikola Jokic (hamstring) starting for Nuggets on Saturday; Zeke Nnaji back to bench
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
What It Means:
Jokic is dealing with left hamstring tightness. He missed the last few games as a result, but he's been cleared to return to the court in a high-profile matchup versus Philadelphia Saturday afternoon. He'll also immediately start, sending Zeke Nnaji back to a bench role.
Our models project Jokic for 25.1 points, 12.9 rebounds, 9.3 assists and 57.7 FanDuel points across 34.7 minutes of action.
Source:
Denver Nuggets
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