Nikola Jokić exited the Nuggets' Monday night game against Miami in the final seconds of the first half after teammate Spencer Jones inadvertently stepped on his left foot during a defensive possession, causing the three-time MVP's knee to hyperextend and sending him crumpling to the floor in visible pain.
This is a nightmare scenario for a Denver team already navigating the season without three other starters (Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, Cam Johnson) and suddenly facing the prospect of extended time without the engine that powers their entire offensive and defensive infrastructure. The injury's severity remains unclear pending MRI results, though the Nuggets' decision to initially list Jokić as questionable rather than immediately ruling him out offers mild hope for an outcome similar to Johnson's recent hyperextension: no structural damage, a 4-6 week absence considered fortunate under the circumstances.
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