Nikola Jokic and Mat Ishbia Engage in Heated Exchange During Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Playoff Game 4

The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns faced off in a heated Game 4 of their second round playoff series on Sunday, with tensions boiling over between Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic and Suns owner Mat Ishbia.

The altercation began when Suns forward Josh Okogie fell courtside near fans, and Jokic attempted to take the ball from Ishbia. The ball flew into the hands of another fan before Ishbia inched closer to Jokic, whose forearm made contact with the team owner before Ishbia flailed his arms and fell into his seat.

Jokic was assessed a technical foul for the incident, and the Suns went on to take the game and tie the series. After the game, Jokic expressed his frustration with Ishbia, accusing him of “influencing the game”.

The altercation has sparked debate among fans and analysts alike, with some arguing that Jokic was in the wrong for trying to take the ball away from Ishbia, while others argue that Ishbia was too close to the action and should not have been involved in the first place.

The NBA is currently investigating the incident and is expected to make a decision on any potential disciplinary action soon. In the meantime, both teams will prepare for Game 5 of the series, which is set to take place on Tuesday.