Denver faces the tricky, if not impossible, task of compensating for their missing superstar over the next few weeks.

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NEW YORK — When the Denver Nuggets lost Nikola Jokić to a hyperextended knee on Dec. 29, they felt the collective loss of this year’s NBA MVP frontrunner and arguably the best basketball player in the world. But the Nuggets aren’t running from the challenge of what’s behind them this season and what’s still to come — they are embracing it.

Don't miss tonight's Peacock NBA Monday tripleheader. The action begins at 7:00 PM ET when the New York Knicks take on the Detroit Pistons. Then, at 8:30 PM, the Denver Nuggets go head-to-head with the Philadelphia 76ers. At 10:00 PM, the action heats up on the West Coast with a Golden State Warriors vs LA Clippers showdown.

Michael Porter Jr. ended today’s game against Denver with 27 points on a perfect 9-9 from the line, adding 11 rebounds, five assists and one block. It was his third career game with at least 25 points, 10 boards and 5 assists and second of the season. It his 20th career 25-point double-double and fourth of the season.

Denver has suffered a rash of injuries, including to Nikola Jokić. Luckily, Murray is playing at an All-Star level after a summer of rest.

The Lakers face a tough test while the Celtics and Nuggets collide in this week's NBA action on Disney+ in the Philippines.