A pair of behind-the-back moves proved Nikola Jokic is back to his old ways.

Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds in his first game in a month, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 22 points and the Denver Nuggets knocked off the Los Angeles Clippers 122-109 on Friday night.

It was reported on Jan. 27 that Jokic wouldn't be re-evaluated for another week, but the superstar center is ahead of schedule in his rehab and will bolster Denver's frontcourt.