WATCH: Michael Porter Jr. furiously CHOKES Zach Collins resulting in a humungous brawl in the Spurs-Nuggets game
Denver Nuggets suffer shocking defeat and player ejections following on-court altercation during game against San Antonio Spurs
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In a stunning turn of events, the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a major upset by defeating the top-seeded Denver Nuggets in a thrilling game on Saturday. Despite another impressive triple-double performance from Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets fell short to the 14th-seeded Spurs with a final score of 120-128.
However, the game was not without drama, as a scuffle broke out between players from both teams during the third quarter. A seemingly harmless poster dunk sparked the altercation between Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. and Spurs’ Zach Collins.
As Porter Jr. made his way back on defense after the poster dunk, he had some words for Collins, which prompted the Spurs player to confront him. The situation quickly escalated as the two players bumped heads and exchanged shoves, with Porter Jr. also trying to choke Collins. Officials and team staff intervened to prevent the condition from getting worse, and both players were eventually ejected from the game.
It remains unclear what Porter Jr. said to Collins that triggered his reaction. Nevertheless, the incident added to the already intense atmosphere of the game, which saw several lead changes throughout. The loss was a significant blow to the Nuggets’ record as they aim to maintain their position as the top team in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Spurs secured a hard-fought victory and gave their fans something to cherish about.
The incident reminds us that tempers can flare at any moment in the NBA and that players must maintain their composure in high-pressure situations.
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Spurs snap Nikola Jokic’s historic streak with stunning upset victory
The Denver Nuggets were left stunned after a game that looked to be theirs for the taking slipped through their fingers as the San Antonio Spurs rallied to victory. The Nuggets started strong, dominating the first quarter and building a comfortable lead against the Spurs. However, things took a turn for the worse when Porter Jr. was ejected, leaving the Nuggets struggling to find their rhythm and finish off the Spurs.
The loss was especially disappointing for the Nuggets, who had been unbeaten this season every time Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double. However, the Spurs put an end to that impressive record, making it 25-1 after their last game.
Despite strong performances from all players in both teams’ starting lineups, it was the Spurs’ bench that proved to be the difference maker, with a standout 42-point performance in the second quarter that set them on the path to victory.
The loss marked the Nuggets’ second consecutive defeat, while the Spurs were able to snap their own two-game losing streak. The surprising upset sent shockwaves through the league, with many fans and pundits left wondering how the Nuggets had let the game slip away.
The Nuggets will now have to regroup and refocus as they face off against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, hoping to get back on track and rediscover the form that saw them start the season so strongly.
For the Spurs, the win was a much-needed boost to their morale, and they will be looking to build on their momentum as they continue their push toward the playoffs.
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