Nikola Jokic's Status vs. Pelicans Revealed

The Denver Nuggets are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, and superstar center Nikola Jokic will be available. Jokic is not listed on the injury report, meaning he is good to play in this game, and Denver will need a big night from him. Without Jamal Murray for this one - although the star point guard is on the road trip, the Nuggets will need Jokic to continue his stellar play.

After winning Finals MVP, Jokic has followed that historic postseason with a historic start to the regular season. Putting up unprecedented numbers in many ways, Jokic has been leading the Nuggets to another dominant start after many questioned whether they would experience a championship hangover.

This matchup vs. the Pelicans will be a tough one for Denver, because while New Orleans does not have a great record, they do have a star themselves in Zion Williamson. With Williamson healthy and available, the Nuggets will have their hands full trying to slow down the explosive forward.

Unbeaten at home to start the year, the Nuggets are set to begin a five-game road trip that will test their ability away from Denver. Just 2-2 on the road to start the year, the Nuggets will look to improve that record during this road trip that begins against the Pelicans at 5:00 PM PST on Friday.

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