Nikola Jokic Injury Status Update for April 12th, 2026
The Nuggets got some good news today — Nikola Jokic has been cleared and is officially available to play. Nikola had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic Season Averages
The Nuggets get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 64 games, Nikola is averaging 27.8 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.9 assists in 35.1 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.1 | 27.8 | 12.9 | 10.9 | 17.5 |
Nuggets Performance With & Without Nikola Jokic
The numbers tell a clear story about Nikola's value to the Nuggets. With Nikola in the lineup this season, the team is 42-22. Without him, they've gone 10-6. The Nuggets's net rating is 8.1 points worse per 100 possessions when Nikola plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.3 vs 122.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 42-22 | 10-6 | — |
| Off Rating | 122.8 | 114.3 | -8.5 |
| Def Rating | 116.3 | 115.9 | -0.4 |
| Net Rating | 6.5 | -1.6 | -8.1 |
| PPG | 125.2 | 108.8 | -16.4 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Nikola Jokic Back
With Nikola back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Peyton Watson and Jonas Valanciunas are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Nikola again.
PPG: -10.4 | FGA: -7.5 | MPG: -9.1
PPG: -8.9 | FGA: -5.4 | MPG: -14.4 | RPG: -7.6
Nikola Jokic Betting Trends
With Nikola returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Nuggets have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Jokic) Nuggets OVER: 43-21 (+19.9u, 237.1 / -109 avg. line) Jonas Valanciunas REB UNDER: 34-19 (+10.7u, 4.8 / -114 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Nikola Jokic's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Nuggets @ Spurs - April 12, 2026 Denver Nuggets: Christian Braun (Out) Aaron Gordon (Out) Cameron Johnson (Out) Jamal Murray (Out) San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama (Out)
Nikola is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Nuggets and the rest of the league.