Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight against the Orlando Magic? Latest on Nuggets superstar's availability (Jan. 19)

Nikola Jokic is available to play after being listed as probable to play for the Denver Nuggets' matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday. The three-time NBA MVP's participation was upgraded after listing him as a game-time decision.

Jokic previously suited up for the Nuggets' last contest against the Miami Heat on Friday, which ended in a 133-113 win for Denver. He played over 30 minutes and recorded a triple-double stat line of 24 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and a steal in the game.

What happened to Nikola Jokic?

Nikola Jokic is dealing with a right elbow sprain which caused him to miss the Denver Nuggets' matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Jokic has missed six games so far in the season and is expected to play through the injury during Sunday's game against the Magic.

Nikola Jokic's stats vs Orlando Magic

Nikola Jokic has played 17 games against the Orlando Magic in his career and has won 11 of them. He has averaged 19.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, 8.5 assists, and 1.6 steals against them across the games.

Sunday's matchup will be the Denver Nuggets and Jokic's first encounter against the Magic this season. Denver previously secured a 2-0 record against Orlando in their 2023-24 season series with Jokic leading the way averaging 29.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 3.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks in the two matchups.

Nikola Jokic is currently having the best season of his career and is on track to possibly secure his fourth NBA MVP honor this year. The former NBA champion is averaging 30.4 points, 13.1 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. He is shooting 55.8% from the field including 47.1% from deep in the 35 games he's played so far.

Ahead of the game, the Nuggets stand fourth in the Western Conference with a 25-16 record. They have won seven of their last 10 outings after defeating the Miami Heat on Friday.

On the other hand, the Magic are seventh in the East with a 23-20 record. They have won four of their last 10 matchups and are dealing with a two-game losing streak after being defeated 121-94 by the Boston Celtics on Friday.

How to watch Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic?

The Nuggets-Magic matchup is scheduled to tip-off at 6 p.m. ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The game will be televised locally on ALT in Denver and FDSFL in Florida. Fans can also stream it live on FuboTV and the NBA League Pass.