LOS ANGELES: Nikola Jokic suffered a “gut-wrenching” knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a heavy 147-123 defeat against the Miami Heat in the NBA on Monday. Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic exited in the final seconds of the first half of Denver’s loss in Miami after an accidental collision with teamate Spencer Jones. The 30-year-old Serbian superstar collapsed to the court in agony after his left leg appeared to buckle after Jones stepped on his foot while attempting to defend a drive.

Nikola Jokić suffered a left knee injury Monday, Dec. 29 in a game against the Miami Heat after awkwardly hyperextending it.

Problema al ginocchio sinistro, il serbo rischia un lungo stop (ANSA)