Denver Nuggets star and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic has been suspended for one game without pay for forcefully pushing Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris in the back on Monday night.
The Nuggets will not have their franchise center against Indiana on Wednesday Markieff Morris was also fined $50,000 for his flagrant two foul that led to Jokic's retaliation.
Miami's Jimmy Butler also was fined $30,000 for attempting to escalate the altercation and failing to comply with an NBA security interview.
Jokic was ejected with 2:39 left in a 113-96 win over the Miami Heat on Monday after he took exception to a foul by Markieff Morris.