Home / Sports / Dort Admits Foul on Jokic Crossed the Line
Dort Admits Foul on Jokic Crossed the Line
5 Mar
Summary
- Lu Dort acknowledged his foul on Nikola Jokic was unnecessary contact.
- Jokic stated his reaction to the foul was a necessary response.
- The incident intensifies the rivalry between the Thunder and Nuggets.
Oklahoma City Thunder player Lu Dort has acknowledged that his recent hard foul on Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic went beyond acceptable limits. The play, which resulted in Dort's ejection, was described by Dort as "unnecessary contact" and admitted to crossing the line.
Nikola Jokic called his reaction to the foul "necessary," while Denver coach David Adelman labeled Dort's action a "malicious" and "cheap shot." Despite the criticism, Dort refuted claims of being a "dirty player," asserting he competes hard and cannot control media perception.
This incident further fuels the burgeoning rivalry between the Thunder and Nuggets, two of the league's top teams. The two franchises are scheduled to meet twice more this regular season, with a potential playoff series also looming.
