During the 2025-26 NBA season, we analyze major storylines to discern fact from fiction.
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Fact or Fiction: Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets will be just fine
Nikola Jokić is sidelined for at least four weeks due to a knee injury, impacting his MVP candidacy and the Denver Nuggets’ performance. Despite a 23-10 record, the team struggles without Jokić and other injured starters, risking playoff positioning. The Nuggets have a favorable January schedule, but their depth is tested with recent injuries. Jokić and teammates are expected to return by the All-Star break, potentially allowing them to regain championship contention.
