Nikola Jokic made his return to the court on Friday and played exceptionally well with sterling numbers on just 25 minutes. The Denver Nuggets are being cautious with his return, but it’s easier said than done when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder come to town. Ryan Blackburn discusses the matchup between the two MVP candidates on the latest installment of Late Night Nuggets.
LNN: Nikola Jokic is back! And just in time for an MVP duel with SGA pic.twitter.com/AbloqhlitZ
— Ryan Blackburn (@NBABlackburn) February 1, 2026