Oklahoma City Thunder wing Luguentz Dort apologized to Nikola Jokic after committing a flagrant foul on the Denver Nuggets center during Monday night's 129-126 victory. The incident marked the second time in two weeks Dort fouled Jokic in a controversial manner, following an earlier trip that sparked significant backlash.

Dort's latest foul occurred while navigating a Jokic screen, when his arm inadvertently struck the MVP in the face. Officials reviewed the play and ruled it a flagrant 1, giving Jokic free throws and Denver possession. While Dort claimed the contact was unintentional, saying his arms were 'everywhere' when going over screens, Jokic downplayed the incident postgame, responding 'no' when asked if the foul crossed the line.

The Thunder's 3-0 season sweep of the Nuggets added tension to the matchup, with both teams set to meet one final time on April 10. Despite the physical play, the game featured a dramatic finish as Jokic's three-pointer tied the score before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a stepback three with 2.7 seconds remaining to secure the win.