Social Media Had Plenty To Say After Nikola Jokic Fouled Out In Stunning Third-Quarter Exit During Game 2

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Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic (Photo via Imagn Images)

On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets faced a challenging situation against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic’s surprising exit in the third quarter during Game 2 felt like a gut punch for the Denver fans. 

With just 1:17 left in the period, Jokic fouled out after an illegal screen. And suddenly, the Nuggets found themselves in a world of trouble. They were staring at a staggering 41-point deficit. 

It was a frustrating night for him as he could only muster 17 points on 16 shots while struggling against Jaylin Williams.

His foul capped off a tough outing where nothing seemed to go right, and it was a blow that would leave the team scrambling.

However, fans on social media called out the officiating for the foul and portrayed it as if the refs were against Denver. 

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NBA Fans Lashed Out As Nikola Jokic Fouled Out In Third-Quarter Exit

Nikola Jokic coaching his teammates
Nikola Jokic coaching his teammates (Photo via Twitter)

The fallout of Nikola Jokic’s departure was palpable. It highlighted just how deep the Thunder are. And HC David Adelman was clear about the challenges of managing rotations against a team with such a stacked roster. 

Without Jokic to anchor them, the Nuggets looked like they were losing their grip on the game, allowing the Thunder to run wild. The players on the floor struggled to find their rhythm, and it was evident that they were feeling the pressure. 

It turned into a runaway for Oklahoma City, which made the most of every opportunity it found. And needless to say, they left Denver to pick up the pieces. And fans on the internet were not having it.

“BUT OKC ARE ALLOWED TO ASSAULT ON EVERY PLAY AND NO CALL,” a fan wrote.

“lmaoo scott foster never beating the allegations, how is he not been investigated yet,” another one commented.

“It’s Denver vs the refs today,” a third one added.

“This is every game, and should’ve been fouled out in game 1…” another one wrote.

As the Nuggets head back to Denver for Game 3, figuring out how to cope with Jokic’s absence will be crucial. Fans know how important he is to the team’s strategy. And especially with players like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. needing to step up.

The stakes are high, and the Nuggets will need to recalibrate to regain their momentum in front of their home crowd. 

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