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“Markieff Morris deserved to get fouled by Nikola Jokic”: Nuggets MVP speculated to be suspended following hard foul on Heat forward resulting in double ejection

Samir Mehdi
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“Markieff Morris deserved to get fouled by Nikola Jokic”: Nuggets MVP speculated to be suspended following hard foul on Heat forward resulting in double ejection

Nikola Jokic barrels through Markieff Morris after the latter gave him a hard foul, resulting in the two being ejected from the game. 

Nikola Jokic off the court doesn’t seem like a guy who’s all too aggressive as he’s always seen in high spirits during interviews and media availability. However, he’s shown flashes of having a short temper while on NBA hardwood, usually seen arguing/ pleading his case with referees for a call that he doesn’t particularly agree with. 

Markieff Morris on the other hand, like his brother Marcus, has always been a tough person to handle when on the court. What Markieff may lack in offensive skill, he makes up with a brute sense of physicality. His personality also matches the way he plays at time, with tonight not being an exception.

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The Miami Heat, seemingly on the tail end of their effort to come back against the Denver Nuggets, got into quite the ugly brawl against the reigning MVP and his squad. 

Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris exchange blows. 

With the Nuggets about to run away with a blowout win over the Heat, Markieff Morris took to center court with just under 3 minutes left in the game to shove Nikola Jokic quite hard. This led to the Nugs center becoming enraged, leading to him using his shoulder to absolutely barrel through the Heat forward. 

This led to both teams’ staff members and players getting into it, requiring separation from one another. While all this was happening, Morris laid on the ground, writhing in pain for over 5 minutes straight. A stretcher was brought out but he eventually mustered enough power to leave the floor on his own.

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As expected, both players were ejected but with the way Nikola Jokic retaliated, it’s safe to assume that the league will be handing out a substantial fine and suspension to their 2021 NBA MVP. 

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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