8 months ago
Jokic Injured, Nuggets Lose to Heat; Thunder Top West
In an NBA game, Nikola Jokic, a star player for the Denver Nuggets, got hurt badly in his left knee.
He had to leave the game, and his team lost to the Miami Heat.
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder won their game against the Atlanta Hawks, thanks to a great performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Other teams like the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors also played important games.
Doctors will check Jokic's injury with an MRI to see how serious it is.
Everyone is worried about his health and how it will affect his team's season.
Nikola Jokic suffered a left knee injury in the first half of the Denver Nuggets' game against the Miami Heat.
Jokic had 21 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds before leaving the game, which the Nuggets lost 147-123.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 39 points, beat the Atlanta Hawks 140-129.
The Thunder now lead the Western Conference with a 28-5 record.
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-101, despite a 26-point effort from Victor Wembanyama.
The Golden State Warriors won 120-107 against the Brooklyn Nets, with 27 points from Stephen Curry and 21 from Jimmy Butler.
- Who
- Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder), Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets
- What
- NBA games with notable performances and injuries
- Where
- Various locations including Miami, Atlanta, San Antonio, and Brooklyn
- When
- December 30, 2025
- Why
- Regular season NBA games with significant outcomes and incidents
Key facts
- Nikola Jokic
- Injured left knee, 21 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds in 19 minutes
- Denver Nuggets
- Lost 147-123 to Miami Heat
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- 39 points in Thunder's win over Hawks
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Beat Atlanta Hawks 140-129, top of Western Conference
- San Antonio Spurs
- Lost 113-101 to Cleveland Cavaliers
- Golden State Warriors
- Beat Brooklyn Nets 120-107
- Injury Details
- MRI scheduled for Tuesday to assess Jokic's knee injury
- Game Location
- Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat at Kaseya Center
Quotes
David Adelman
Coach of the Denver Nuggets
“He knew immediately something was wrong.”
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“Anyone who gets hurt, it’s gut-wrenching — especially someone as special as he is. I’m more concerned about him as a person right now.”
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