Jokic Says Thunder’s Lu Dort Tried to Trip Him During Heated Exchange
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Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic on Feb. 28 accused Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort of deliberately tripping him during a tense on-court confrontation.
Jokic raised the complaint after the game, stating that Dort’s move crossed the line of acceptable physical play. Details of the exact moment were not immediately available, and no disciplinary action had been announced at the time of Jokic’s remarks.
The Thunder had not issued a public response to the allegation as of publication.
Source: New York Post
