Jokic Tops MVP Ladder, to Miss Pelicans Game

Nikola Jokić, NBA MVP and key player for the Denver Nuggets, has regained the top spot in ESPN's MVP Ladder due to his exceptional performance this season, including six triple-doubles in ten games despite injuries to teammates. However, he will miss the Nuggets' game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to personal reasons, though there is no cause for alarm regarding his absence. This break could be beneficial for Jokić, considering the physical demands of the NBA season and his age, as he approaches 30. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors, under new head coach Darko Rajaković, have seen improvements in offensive rebounding and ball movement, but still face challenges in three-point shooting.