Nikola Jokic issued a fine for flopping / News - Basketnews.com

Jokic drew a foul against Domantas Sabonis on Saturday night after falling to the ground following a shot. The league determined that Jokic flopped on the play and issued a $2000 fine for the Serbian superstar.

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The Denver Nuggets lost against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. A day later, the Nuggets' biggest star, Nikola Jokic, was fined for his actions during the game.

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The Serbian big man was issued a $2,000 fine for flopping, the league announced.

With 3:36 remaining in the fourth quarter, Jokic received the ball near the free-throw line. Matched up against Domantas Sabonis, Jokic attempted a jumpshot and missed it but managed to draw a foul after falling to the ground.

Sabonis could be seen complaining about the call, as Jokic's fall looked erratic. While Jokic converted both free throws for the foul, the league later determined that he flopped during the play, and the foul should not have been called.

The episode can be seen here.

With 14 wins and 7 losses, the Nuggets are currently third in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Kings are right behind them in fourth place with 11 wins and 7 losses.

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