Source: Jokic tests negative but misses flight
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic tested negative for the coronavirus, but testing protocol and travel issues forced him to miss the team flight to Orlando, a source told ESPN.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
43-22, 1st in Northwest
- 1/19L 115-107
- 1/20W 107-100
- 1/22L 121-105
- 1/24W 113-106
- 1/26W 117-110
- 1/28L 104-96
- 1/30W 106-100
- 1/31W 127-115
- 2/2L 128-123
- 2/4W 127-99
- 2/5W 98-95
- 2/8W 117-108
- 2/10W 127-120
- 2/12L 120-116
- 2/21L 113-101
- 2/23W 128-116
- 2/25W 115-98
- 2/28L 132-103
- 3/1W 133-118
- 3/3L 116-100
- 3/5W 114-112
- 3/7L 104-102
- 3/9W 109-95
- 3/11L 113-97
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What will it take for Jokic to be able to join the Nuggets in Orlando? (0:49)
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Mike Malone provides update on Nikola Jokic's status (0:42)
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Jokic tests positive for coronavirus in Serbia (1:12)
Sources: Nuggets' Jokic tests positive in Serbia
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The top on-court storylines in the Western Conference (1:43)
Murray: With jacked Jokic, Nuggets can win title
With a core that has been intact longer than most of their West rivals to go with a fitter and more "athletic" Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray says the Denver Nuggets are ready to show that they can emerge from Orlando with an NBA championship.
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2019-20 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 43 | 22 | .662 | - | L1 |
| Utah | 41 | 23 | .641 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Oklahoma City | 40 | 24 | .625 | 2.5 | W3 |
| Portland | 29 | 37 | .439 | 14.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 45 | .297 | 23.5 | L3 |
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game110.420th
Rebounds Per Game44.319th
Assists Per Game26.54th
Points Allowed107.48th
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(14) | Bol Bol | C | Oregon |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 43 | 22 | .662 |
| 2018-19 | 54 | 28 | .659 |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 36 | .561 |
| 2016-17 | 40 | 42 | .488 |
| 2015-16 | 33 | 49 | .402 |