NBA makes decision on Jokic after Suns-Nuggets mix-up

Luka Jokic received a reply from NBA after all the confusion in Suns x Nuggets. During game four between the two teams, which ended with a victory for the Philadelphia team by 129 to 124, the Denver ace gave an elbow push to Mat Ishbia, who owns the opposing franchise. The move took place during the match, at a time when the Serb was picking up the ball from a rival on the way out of the court.

Many expected that Jokic’s violent act in the Suns-Nuggets match would earn him a slightly more severe punishment, such as a suspension. However, the NBA was a little more cautious in the analysis. Unlike the posture it usually adopts, the league opted to fine the Denver team player with a fine that revolved around 125 thousand reais.

On his social media, Mat Ishbia commented on the NBA’s decision not to suspend Jokic. The owner of the Suns franchise was keen to say that he agreed with what was adopted and that he expects a new victory for the Philadelphia team in game five. According to him, no act of violence can be the protagonist in a series as exceptional as the one between Suns x Nuggets.

Huge victory for the Suns last night in a series that has been incredible so far. This must be and is the only story. Suspending or fining someone for the incident would not be right. I have a lot of respect for Jokic and I don’t want to see anything like that. Excited for Game 5! Go, Suns!“, he wrote.

It’s worth remembering that Jokic is the big name of the Nuggets this season. He was a candidate for MVP, but was defeated by Embiid. Even so, he did not give up and had perfect performances until this point in the NBA playoffs. In the last game, even with the controversial elbow, he reached 53 points, but it did not prevent Denver’s defeat by the Suns.