Injury Update: Nikola Jokic's Final Status for Warriors vs. Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have ruled Nikola Jokic out vs. the Golden State Warriors

Initially listed as questionable on the injury report, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. With the Memphis Grizzlies losing earlier today, the Nuggets have slightly less pressure to win this game, as their lead over the two-seed Grizzlies has increased to 2.5 games. 

It is a calf injury that has Jokic sidelined right now, and while it is not considered to be extremely serious, the team is being abundantly cautious with the playoffs right around the corner. With Jokic out, this is a game that the Warriors should certainly win. 

Golden State is in a unique position in the standings, because while they hold sole possession of the 5th seed, they sit only one loss above the 6th seed Clippers, 7th seed Pelicans, and 8th seed Lakers. There are several different outcomes in the standings that all remain possible for the Warriors, so they must take care of business and win the games that are in front of them. 

Any slippage from Golden State could result in a play-in finish, which is something they certainly want to avoid. A win today would go a long way towards easing some of the pressure the Warriors have faced for a while now. Looking to take care of business against the Nuggets, Golden State will not have to deal with reigning MVP Nikola Jokic.

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