- Nikola Jokic was ejected and even Bulls fans were furious with the decision
- It was Serbian Heritage Night in Chicago and Jokic didn’t make it to half-time
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Nikola Jokic was ejected from the Nuggets’ game against the Bulls on Tuesday night, enraging even the Chicago fans who turned out to watch him on Serbian Heritage Night.
It looked as though the two-time NBA MVP felt he was fouled when he missed a reverse layup with 1:12 left in the second quarter.
Jokic then said something in the direction of a referee as he made his way back down the court.
The 7-foot center was promptly whistled for a technical and thrown out by official Mousa Dagher. He seemed confused by the sequence before making his way off the court.
Jokic finished with four points, nine rebounds and six assists.
Nikola Jokic was ejected from the Nuggets’ game against the Bulls on Serbian Heritage Night
Tuesday night’s game is Denver’s only scheduled visit to the United Center this season, and the crowd seemed to register its displeasure with the decision to throw Jokic out.
It was a tough blow for a short-handed Denver team that was coming off a 129-122 victory at Atlanta on Monday night.
Jamal Murray, who had 29 points and nine rebounds in that victory, was held out because of issues with his ankles.
More to follow.
