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Nikola Jokic involved in altercation in Nuggets' OT loss to Thunder

February 28, 2026

In a heated overtime matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, tensions escalated when Thunder guard Lu Dort tripped Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, leading to Dort's ejection for a Flagrant 2 foul. An altercation ensued between Jokic and Dort, with teammates from both sides getting involved before order was restored.

Nikola Jokic involved in altercation in Nuggets' OT loss to Thunder

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Nikola Jokic confronted Lu Dort after being tripped during the game.
Dort was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul with 8:03 left in the fourth quarter.
A physical altercation broke out, resulting in offsetting technical fouls for Jokic and Jaylin Williams.
The game ended with the Thunder winning 127-121 in overtime.

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Nikola Jokic involved in altercation in Nuggets' OT loss to Thunder

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