Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Leaves Game With Sprained Left Ankle

DENVER (AP) — Denver center Nikola Jokic left the Nuggets' game Thursday night against Chicago with a sprained left ankle.

Nikola Jokic #15 looks for an outlet pass while being guarded by Tyler Zeller #44 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot over Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets at the Pepsi Center on November 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Jokic went down in the final minute of the first half when he drove to the basket and stepped on Jerian Grant's foot.

Jokic hit two free throws before heading to the locker room with an obvious limp. The Nuggets said he would not return in the second half.

Jokic leads Denver with averages of 15.9 points and 11 rebounds. He had eight points, four rebounds and four assists against the Bulls.

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