Things got tense throughout Game 4 inbetween Phoenix and Denver after Nikola Jokic got in a quick run-in with brand-new Suns owner Mat Ishbia, an interaction that made the Nuggets’ star center a $25,000 fine.
In a amusing minute priorto Game 5, though, Jokic and Ishbia appeared to openly put any possible ill sensations behind them.
Jokic, really living up to his “Joker” label, strolled over to Ishbia while gamers were getting some work in on the Ball Arena court and tossed the Suns owner a basketball. They then exchanged a fast handshake and hug priorto the two-time NBA MVP strolled off.
The set’s Game 4 run-in was touched off after the basketball landed in Ishbia’s hands and he declined to offer it back to Jokic, who desired to do a fast incoming. The ball ended up flying evenmore back into the stands and Jokic, who obviously didn’t understand who Ishbia was, put a lowerarm into Ishbia’s chest. The previous Michigan State gamer offered the push with a significant flop. Jokic was evaluated a technical nasty and a various Suns fan was tossed fro