Jimmy Butler had some words for Nikola Jokic after his retaliation on Markieff Morris went too far.
Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic violently hit Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris in the back during the fourth quarter of their game on Monday night. Jokic was ejected. Morris laid on the floor for several minutes, and a stretcher was brought out on the floor, but he eventually walked off under his own power.
The play happened late in the Nuggets’ 113-96 win over Miami with the result already in hand. Morris gave Jokic a hard foul seconds earlier that was a dirty play itself. Jokic responded with an even dirtier play, hitting Morris from behind for a blatant cheap shot that will likely get him suspended.
Here’s a look at the play:
wait what is happening pic.twitter.com/ZGmZAAPR8n
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) November 9, 2021
As coaches ran onto the floor to check on Morris, Heat players started barking at Jokic. Jimmy Butler looked like he was asking for a fight.
wait. pic.twitter.com/TDAWpas1UK
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) November 9, 2021
Jokic had 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists before being ejected.
The Nuggets improved to 6-4 in the win, while the Heat fell to 7-3.
Thankfully, Morris was able to walk off the floor. Morris’ cheap shot started it, but Jokic took it too far. Jokic will likely get suspended for at least one game.