Denver Nuggets All-Star centre Nikola Jokic was assessed a technical foul within the second quarter of Game 4 after a rare altercation with Phoenix Suns proprietor Mat Ishbia.
Late within the second quarter, Suns guard Josh Okogie crashed into the seats whereas making an attempt to save lots of a unfastened ball. He landed in a bunch of followers on the baseline that included Ishbia, who grabbed the basketball.
Jokic was making an attempt to get the basketball shortly — apparently so the Nuggets may begin their offensive possession — when he tried to take the ball away from Ishbia. The ball flew backward into the gang, after which Ishbia was knocked backward by Jokic’s elbow.
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There have been a couple of minutes of confusion as officers sorted out the bizarre scene, after which Jokic was assessed a technical foul.
Ishbia advised The Associated Press at halftime that he was “fine” and extra nervous concerning the recreation than the altercation. He was again in his traditional seats within the second half.
Ishbia has solely been the Suns’ proprietor for a number of months, buying the staff from the embattled Robert Sarver.
One fan was ejected from the sector for touching Jokic on the arm throughout the incident.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
