And Nikola Jokic, making his return from a five-game absence caused by elbow and ankle injuries, tallied 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. If there was any doubt as to his health, he seemed to alleviate them by throwing down his usual pregame dunk — then by throwing down another in the first quarter.

As for Jokic, he was upgraded to questionable with an ankle issue. Hours before the game, the Nuggets upgraded him to available and will return from his five-game absence. Jokic will play in his 63rd game of the season. Although he is back, Jokic will likely face restrictions in his first game back.