Jokić Cleared to Play

Nikola Jokić finished the March 22 game with 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists — his 35th triple‑double of the 2025‑26 regular season — in Denver’s 128‑112 win over Portland. (espn.com) The victory snapped Portland’s three‑game road winning streak and moved Denver to 44‑28 on the season. (espn.com) Jokić had been sidelined earlier after a hyperextended left knee that an MRI confirmed on Dec. 30, 2025, and the team initially ruled him out for at least four weeks. (cbssports.com) By March 22 he was omitted from Denver’s injury report and listed as a starter with no minute restrictions ahead of the matchup. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) Jokić entered the game carrying 2025‑26 averages of about 28.1 points, 12.6 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game, and Denver’s next scheduled opponent after Portland was the Phoenix Suns. (espn.com)