Nuggets center Nikola Jokic injured his right elbow while warming up Wednesday night and was ruled out before Denver’s game against the Houston Rockets. Related Articles Denver Nuggets | Jamal Murray’s 45-point game powers Nuggets to win over Mavericks Denver Nuggets | Nikola Jokic asked at training camp if he should shoot more 3s this season, Michael Malone says Denver Nuggets | Michael Malone almost shut down Jamal Murray at halftime in Dallas. Then Murray catalyzed a comeback win: “He’s not 100% healthy.” Denver Nuggets | Aaron Gordon stars off bench in return from injury, Nuggets storm back from down 19 at Mavericks Denver Nuggets | Aaron Gordon returns from calf strain injury on minutes restriction against Mavericks The injury was officially listed as right elbow inflammation. Jokic has now missed six games this season. The three-time league MVP is averaging 30.6 points, 13.2 rebounds and 9.9 assists per game this season. The Nuggets are 2-3 when he doesn’t play. This story will be updated. Want more Nuggets news? Sign up for the Nuggets Insider to get all our NBA analysis.