NBA Fans Couldn’t Believe Nikola Jokic’s Terrible Cut Against The Memphis Grizzlies

Nikola Jokic's gash was visible on TV as he made his feelings known to the officials midway through the first quarter.

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Nikola Jokic suffered a nasty cut in the Denver Nuggets’ clash against the Memphis Grizzlies, leaving fans shocked and angry.

The two-time MVP’s gash was visible on TV as he made his feelings known to the officials midway through the first quarter. 

While cuts are a part of the game, Jokic’s injury looked pretty ugly. Fans weren’t happy seeing the blood-red gash and took to Twitter to share their two cents. One of them urged the players to trim their nails.

https://twitter.com/SmithBKevin/status/1629757740804460545

A fan believed this was the story with Stephen Curry every week.

https://twitter.com/WarriorsGuru/status/1629727350991597568

Another believed that the player responsible deserved to be punished: “Whoever did that should be suspended multiple games. That’s not a basketball play.”

One of the tweets was a little on the funny side as a fan asked if he was playing against the Bears. Ironic, that the team is named the Grizzlies.

There was a remedy coming in too: “He needs to start wearing elbow pads and sleeves since he gets scratched up so much.”

https://twitter.com/ThatManCam/status/1629663620320698368

Jokic ended the game with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists as the Nuggets were blown out 112-94 by the Grizzlies. The loss though does little to impact the standings in the West as Denver still stays atop the table with a 42-19 record.


NBA Media Members Favor Nikola Jokic To Win His Third MVP

The Denver Nuggets are prime contenders to make the NBA finals and have been led admirably by Jokic. Cuts and bruises aside, the Serbian has been in rich form averaging 24.5 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 10.0 assists this season.

His performances coupled with the team’s consistent run have the league’s media members backing him to win his third MVP. A recent poll by ESPN to understand the media’s thoughts on the 2022-23 season MVP had Jokic placed right on top with 913 total points and 77 first-position votes.

Should he be indeed crowned MVP this season, he would make history as the first player to win consecutive MVPs for the first time since 1986. Given his run at the moment, there’s every chance he may actually end up making it three in three.

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Aaron Abhishek is an NBA columnist for Fadeaway World. He graduated from St. Joseph's College with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication and a Master's in journalism.His passion for the sport began when he saw Michael Jordan take his final shot in the NBA, and he considers himself fortunate to have been a part of the Kobe Bryant era. Now he writes basketball news and analysis while waiting for the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 18th title.When not watching and writing basketball, you can find Aaron suited to play cricket, putting in some hard yards at the gym, trying a new coffee, and supporting Arsenal. Expertise: NBAFavorite Team: Los Angeles LakersPrevious Work: MEAWW, Blue Man Hoop, Sportskeeda
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