Miami Heat: Nikola Jokic Situation Adds Extra Motivation

Markieff Morris #8 of the Miami Heat lays on the ground after being hit by Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets(Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
Markieff Morris #8 of the Miami Heat lays on the ground after being hit by Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets(Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
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Caleb Martin #16 of the Miami Heat and Bones Hyland #3 of the Denver Nuggets battle for a loose ball(Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

Miami Heat: Nikola Jokic Situation Adds Extra Motivation

While Jokic had the right to defend himself, there was no reason to push Morris down after he turned away. The Miami Heat knew this and the whole team supported their teammate.

That’s the thing about the Miami Heat. They have each other’s backs.

And now, more than ever, is the extent of that support showing its form. This Nuggets game might have been the best thing that could happen to the Heat, since thankfully, no one got hurt.

If being humbled by a 20 point blowout wasn’t enough, they will now play with more hunger and physicality than we have seen before.

The Miami Heat have a plethora of tough players on their team, so you don’t want to mess with them.

Everyone was riled up from what happened. Jimmy Butler made it pretty clear that he was ready to settle things off the court.

Butler displayed his strong leadership skills by being ready to defend his teammate. Jimmy Butler isn’t one to get into a fight on the court, but what happens off the court is a different story.

If someone threatens Butler or someone he is close to, he is definitely capable of dealing some damage.