Nikola Jokic and Julius Randle Receive NBA Punishments for Playoff Scuffle
Summary
During the Minnesota Timberwolves' Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets, a fight broke out between Nikola Jokic and Julius Randle near the end. Both players were ejected and later fined by the NBA, but neither was suspended. The Nuggets are now trailing 1-3 in the playoff series.Key Facts
- The fight happened with about 1.3 seconds left in Game 4 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets.
- Nikola Jokic confronted Jaden McDaniels after an uncontested layup that McDaniels made with a big lead.
- Julius Randle joined the confrontation, escalating the scuffle.
- Both Jokic and Randle were ejected from the game.
- The NBA fined Jokic $50,000 and Randle $35,000 but did not suspend either player.
- Minnesota lost two players to injury during the game, including Anthony Edwards who will miss several weeks.
- The Nuggets are behind 1-3 in the series but can extend it by winning the next game at home.
- NBA rules do not ban scoring late in a game with a big lead, but respect between players is usually expected.
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