Nikola Jokic went down with a knee injury at the end of the second quarter in the Denver Nuggets' contest with the Miami Heat on Monday, leaving plenty of fans extremely worried about his outlook. Now, a doctor who specializes in sports injuries has shed some light on the subject and given Nuggets fans reassurance that Jokic probably avoided a serious injury.
The doctor, Brian Sutterer, MD, explained what happened on the play and gave his thoughts as a medical expert. He says that it's likely to be officially diagnosed as a hyperextended knee without as much risk for something more serious.