The NBA has suspended Denver Nuggets heads coach Mike Malone one game for “entering the court, halting play, and making contact with an official.” Malone will miss the Nuggets’ road game against the Sacramento Kings.
Following from Ryan Blackburn
According to this @NBA release, Michael Malone has been suspended for tonight's game against the Kings, and Nikola Jokic's ejection fine was rescinded since "he should not have been ejected from the game." pic.twitter.com/xWOdX7jowe
— Ryan Blackburn (@NBABlackburn) November 20, 2017
#Nuggets HC Mike Malone and Nikola Jokic both get ejected ? pic.twitter.com/7OEGY75pSw
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) November 20, 2017
Malone stormed the court upset about what he felt was an apparent no-call after a rebound attempt on center Nikola Jokic Sunday evening against the Lakers. Not only was Jokic not awarded the foul, but both he and Malone were ejected from the game.
The referees should not have ejected Jokic, the league announced on Monday. Jokic will also have the fine levied by the NBA rescinded.
