Not only did the Nuggets lose a heartbreaking game to the Suns by a final score of 129-124 despite Jokic’s 53-point masterpiece, but Jokic may get some punishment after he shoved Mat Ishbia in the stands after trying to get the ball from him in the first half.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!How much jokic getting fined for this????? pic.twitter.com/d8kU9O0uA9
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There were talks during the game where the announcers were questioning whether Jokic could recieve a suspension. This had fans questioning all game and even after if whether the league would suspend Jokic for Game 5?
Should Jokic have been suspended for shoving the owner of the Phoenix Suns?
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During postgame, Michael Malone talked about the incident and didn’t seem to happy about the situation that took place between Jokic and “a fan.”
Nuggets HC Michael Malone on the technical foul on Joker and interaction with Suns owner Matt Ishbia.
He referred to him as “some fan” and when asked if it matters that he’s the team’s owner, Malone says “I really don’t give a shit!” @KOAColorado #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Rz3deEw9uo— Brandon Krisztal (@BKDenverSports) May 8, 2023
Malone was not too happy after the game in regards to the incident that took place with his star player. It will be interesting come Monday to see what happens for his status on Tuesday. Jokic had similar sentiments in regards to his incident with Ishbia.
Nikola Jokic on the incident with the Suns owner:
"He told me I was elbowing the fan, but the fan put his hands on me first. I thought the league is supposed to protect us. But maybe I'm wrong.”
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24)
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Will Nikola Jokic Be Suspended for Game 5 After Shove on Ishbia?
Game 5 is Tuesday at 7 PM, it will be interesting to see how the Suns come out in a tough crowd against the Nuggets but will Nikola Jokic be available?
