According to the Denver Nuggets, their franchise superstar is expected to make a return during their five-game home stretch.
Nikola Jokic have missed the last four games due to left ankle impingement. Denver has gone 2-2 in his absence.
It is unclear what game he will make his return, but one is imminent.
Their next five opponents are the Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves, and San Antonio Spurs.
“We’re just trying to get home and kind of see where he’s at,” said Malone. “It’d be great to have a chance to get our starting five some run together, because we haven’t had a lot of opportunity to do that this season.”
The Nuggets hold the third seed in the Western Conference, with a record of 45-27. They are a game back from second, which is currently held by the 46-26 Houston Rockets.