Jokic slammed Morris to the floor during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 113–96 win over the heat, when Morris started the brawl with a clear 2 foul on Jokic.
Last season’s MVP Jokic, who scored 25 points in the game, will end his suspension when the Nuggets host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
According to Heat, both players were ejected after the incident and Morris suffered a neck injury.
The league said Miami forward Jimmy Butler has been fined $30,000 for “attempting to escalate the controversy and failing to comply with an NBA safety interview”.
Jokic said of the incident, “It’s a stupid game, I feel bad. I shouldn’t have reacted like that, but it’s in the middle of the game, I get hurt… I just have to myself.” needs to be saved.”
Controversy flared up on social media after Monday’s game, with Morris’ brother Marcus tweeting: “Wait till brother got his back. Noted.”
According to the Denver Post, a new Twitter account named “Jokic Brothers” — created by Strahinja and Nemanja Jokic, brothers of the Nuggets star — then replied: “You should leave it like that instead of publicly threatening our brother.” Must give.
Later, Marcus Morris was advised by his mother to stay away from social media.
Miami head coach Eric Spoelstra told reporters about the incident, “If Markief had actually been facing Jokic, the whole thing could have been worse.”
“The fact that he had turned his back and it blinded him is a very dangerous play.”
Meanwhile, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said: “I think the referee did a good job trying to break it down and restore order. It’s a somewhat ugly end to a great game on our part, but we Not allowing that takes away from victory.”
The Nuggets are 6-4 on the season and the Heat, who top the Eastern Conference and face the LA Lakers on Wednesday, are 7-3.
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