Nuggets' Nikola Jokic returns to lineup against Clippers in 1st game since knee injury on Dec. 29

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets finally have some beneficial news on the injury front — big man Nikola Jokic is back on the court. Jokic returned to the starting lineup Friday night in a 122-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in his first game since suffering a knee injury Dec.

Clippers take on the Nuggets, look for 4th straight win

The Nuggets make 49.5% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.8 percentage points higher than the Clippers have allowed to their opponents (46.7%). The Clippers are shooting 47.6% from the field, 0.8% higher than the 46.8% the Nuggets' opponents have shot this season.

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers (01-30-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

Denver Nuggets face Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, January 30, 2026. The Nuggets will be without Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon. Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson will lead the team. The Clippers have James Harden and Kris Dunn.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Drops 21 in Denver

Leonard had 21 points (8-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 122-109 loss to the Nuggets.