NikNikola Jokic, the three-time MVP center, has defended Lu Dort's actions during a game against the Thunder, stating that he did not cross the line with a flagrant foul. This incident occurred during the fourth quarter of the game between the Nuggets and Thunder. Dort was trying to fight over a screen when he swung his arm backward, causing JokIC to hit him in the face. Despite this, Jokovic did not believe Dort crossed the line. This was in contrast to his previous incident, which resulted in an automatic ejection for Dort. The flagrant enabled the Nuggets to make a dramatic last-minute comeback, but the game ended in a 129-126 loss. The Nuggets lost to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left.