Nuggets Coach Critiques Lack of Foul Calls on Jokic Ahead of Game 7

Denver Nuggets interim coach David Adelman criticized the officiating in the team's Game 6 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, arguing that star center Nikola Jokić was subjected to excessive physical defense without receiving adequate foul calls. Jokić, who scored 25 points with 8 assists and 7 rebounds, only made two free-throw attempts despite significant contact from smaller defenders. Adelman expressed frustration that the officiating allowed the Clippers' defenders to play aggressively without consequence and suggested that the Nuggets would match that physicality in the upcoming Game 7. He implied that if the same standard persists, Denver will adjust its defense accordingly, expecting equal treatment from referees. The overall low number of fouls and free throws in the game stood out compared to other playoff matchups, fueling Adelman's criticism. The series now heads to a decisive Game 7, where both teams will likely continue to push physical boundaries.