Nikola Jokic had the most on-brand response after he was seen limping Sunday in the Denver Nuggets’ matinee matchup against the Boston Celtics. The Serbian superstar appeared to tweak his ankle after losing the opening tip to Celtics center Luke Kornet.
In his post-game press conference Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla praised the 18-year veteran for his versatility and competitiveness, helping set a standard for the reigning champions.
The star Boston big man will miss at least the first few months of the 2024-25 regular season while he recovers from a rare injury.
The Celtics and Cavaliers meet for the final time this season in what could be a potential preview of the East Finals.