Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Expected to play Saturday

Jokic is dealing with a right ankle sprain but is expected to play Saturday against the Clippers, Harrison Wind of BSNDenver.com reports.

Analysis:

Jokic played through the aliment in Thursday's loss to the Spurs, exploding for 35 points (14-22 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 38 minutes. While it seems unlikely he's ruled out, look for an official decision to come after Saturday morning's shootaround.