Nuggets Record Without Nikola Jokic

The Nuggets are 11-6 without Nikola Jokic in 2025-26 (.647) vs 45-26 with them (.634).

Nikola Jokic injury status →Nikola Jokic injury history →

With vs Without Nikola Jokic

2025-26
WithWithout
Record45-2611-6
Win %.634.647
Games7117
Points scored123.8109.9
Points allowed118.1110.1
Point differential+5.6-0.2
Offensive rating122.8114.9
Defensive rating116.3115.2
Net rating+6.5-0.3
Against the spread35-3611-6
Over/under (overs-unders)46-258-9

Who Steps Up Without Nikola Jokic

Peyton Watson11.7 → 22.1 PPG · 27.1 → 36.2 MPG
Jalen Pickett2.6 → 9.1 PPG · 9.5 → 26.9 MPG
Jonas Valanciunas7.4 → 15.3 PPG · 11.8 → 25.1 MPG

Games Without Nikola Jokic

17 games
DateGameResultScore
Apr 10, 2026vs OKCW127-107
Jan 29, 2026vs BKNW107-103
Jan 27, 2026vs DETL107-109
Jan 23, 2026@ MILW102-100
Jan 22, 2026@ WASW107-97
Jan 20, 2026vs LALL107-115
Jan 18, 2026vs CHAL87-110
Jan 17, 2026vs WASW121-115
Jan 14, 2026@ DALW118-109
Jan 13, 2026@ NOPW122-116
Jan 11, 2026vs MILW108-104
Jan 9, 2026vs ATLL87-110
Jan 7, 2026@ BOSW114-110
Jan 5, 2026@ PHIW125-124
Jan 4, 2026@ BKNL115-127
Show all 17 games
DateGameResultScore
Jan 2, 2026@ CLEL108-113
Dec 31, 2025@ TORW106-103

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nuggets record without Nikola Jokic?

The Nuggets are 11-6 without Nikola Jokic in 2025-26 (.647) vs 45-26 with them (.634).

How do the Nuggets play without Nikola Jokic?

Without Nikola Jokic the Nuggets have a point differential of -0.2 per game, compared with +5.6 when Nikola Jokic plays.

Who steps up when Nikola Jokic is out?

The teammates who gain the most when Nikola Jokic sits: Peyton Watson (22.1 PPG without vs 11.7 with), Jalen Pickett (9.1 PPG without vs 2.6 with), Jonas Valanciunas (15.3 PPG without vs 7.4 with).

Official injury designations tracked since January 2026. Games before then are counted as missed but may not show a reason.