When the league MVP Nikola Jokic was tossed from an elimination game, emotions ran high throughout the Nuggets franchise. With their season on the line their best player would have to watch from the locker room at a point where they were only down by 8 points. When Suns lead ballooned to double digits it appeared Nuggets coach Michael Malone was crying during Game 4 in reaction to Nikola Jokic’s ejection.
Referees gave him a double technical for fouling Cameron Payne with a hard swipe, that didn’t look like it deserved an ejection on replays. Chaos ensued when Devin Booker tried to fight Nikola Jokic to defend his teammate. When the dust settled and a few minutes passed coach Michael Malone was in tears having an emotional breakdown, or so it seemed.
This was the play as it happened. Cameron Payne is holding his face, but on the replay it seems only his arms were hit.
About 3 minutes later the camera focused on what people think is coach Michael Malone crying about Nikola Jokic’s ejection. He probably saw the writing on the wall about the outcome of the game.
Nuggets ended up losing the game by 7 points, but it was one of those deceitful scores where the lead was cut down during garbage time. Nikola Jokic finished the game with 22 points and 11 rebounds on 53% shooting. He also reached out to Cameron Payne after the game to show good sportsmanship.
When you look at how the playoffs are going you realize that a healthy Nuggets team could have made the Finals this year. However, the stars would never align for them as Nuggets season came to end with both their superstar players watching from the sidelines. Coach Michael Malone crying after Nikola Jokic’s ejection really conveys how painful this season was for the franchise.
Explore Related Articles
Fans React to Clippers Down 50 At Halftime to Mavericks Making...
Clippers are down 50 at halftime to Dallas Mavericks making NBA history. It is the largest halftime deficit ever in the history of the NBA, the previous high was 47. The score at the half was 77 to 27.
From the jump the Clippers looked shell shocked almost like they...
Was Tristan Thompson Caught Using Steroids or HGH? Details on How...
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson recently received a 25-game suspension from the National Basketball Association (NBA). The reason for the suspension, which is unpaid, was Thompson's breach of the NBA's Anti-Drug Policy. This news has triggered a lot of curiosity about the type of the substances involved.
The Drugs in...
Bradley Beal AAU Speech to His Team Was As Real and...
Bradley Beal is having one of the best seasons of his career on the court, but off court he is just as passionate about the game of basketball. This is especially so when it comes to spitting knowledge upcoming players trying to achieve the same things he has. As...
