Adelman: Jokic Knew Something Was Wrong Immediately

What happened in Miami

Late in the first half of the road game in Miami, Nikola Jokic went down after a seemingly routine defensive play. Teammate Spencer Jones slipped and made contact with Jokic’s leg, and the Serbian center immediately grabbed his knee and left the court. He limped to the locker room and did not return for the rest of the game.

Coach’s reaction and the team’s focus

Denver’s head coach, David Adelman, said it was clear right away that something was off. He emphasized that the whole team felt the impact whenever a player gets hurt, especially when it’s someone as important as Jokic. Adelman said the primary concern is Jokic’s well-being and that the organization will learn more after further evaluation.

Adelman also spoke about supporting teammates through tough moments and respecting those on the court. The Nuggets plan to keep moving forward while focusing on recovery and getting more information about Jokic’s condition in the coming days.