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Nikola Jokic not expected to play in the next three games, at least

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SALT LAKE CITY – The short-term outlook for Nuggets center Nikola Jokic’s sprained wrist isn’t great. He’ll likely at least be out the next three games, Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Saturday.

Jokic missed his second consecutive game Saturday night.

“Talking to Nikola, he wants to play right when he can catch the ball,” Malone said. “I think we’ll probably be a little more cautious than that on this road trip, maybe get it looked at again just to kind of see where it’s at once the swelling goes down.”

Jokic’s play was trending up at the time of his injury.