Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Cleared to play Thursday vs. Pacers

Jokic (illness) will play in Thursday's game against the Pacers, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

Analysis:

Jokic was held out Saturday against the Thunder because of an illness, but after having four full days in between games to rest up, he'll be ready to go for Thursday's tip off in London. It's fully expected that Jokic, who was listed as probable heading into the day, will start and push for a 25-to-30 minute workload. Jokic's return would result in Jusuf Nurkic moving back to the bench after Nurkic posted a 11-point, 10-rebound double-double Saturday.