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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Suspended 1 Game, Markieff Morris Fined $50K for Altercation

Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic will has been disciplined by the league for his actions against Markieff Morris in Monday's game against the Miami Heat.

Per the NBA announcement, Jokic was suspended for one game, while Morris was fined $50,000 for a flagrant 2 foul prior to the shove. Jimmy Butler was also fined $30,000 for attempting to escalate the altercation.

The run-in between Jokic and Morris occurred in the fourth quarter of Denver's 113-96 win.

Morris initiated contact by throwing his shoulder into Jokic, who responded by barreling his shoulder into the Heat power forward's back.