Nikola Jokic’s return made for outstanding theater in the NBA Cup, but the return of his alien stat lines was not enough for Denver. In his first game back after welcoming a newborn son this week, Jokic tallied 33 points,

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić will return to his team's lineup on Friday evening against the Dallas Mavericks after missing the past three games due

Nikola Jokic will play against the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Jokic and his wife welcomed their second child recently and will return to play the Doncic-less Mavs.