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Shock in the first NBA playoff game: Nikola Jokić bleeds after Edwards' hit

Denver Nuggets are currently playing the first game of the first round of the NBA playoffs against Minnesota, and Nikola Jokić has once again received a blow that caused bleeding.

Shock in the first NBA playoff game: Nikola Jokić bleeds after Edwards' hit

TL;DR

  • Nikola Jokić was hit in the nose by Anthony Edwards during the first playoff game between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota.
  • The hit caused Jokić's nose to bleed.
  • Jokić briefly left the game for treatment, stuffing cotton in his nose.
  • He returned to the game shortly after and recorded 3 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in the first quarter.