Nuggets-Clippers Game 4 Skirmish Causes Six Technical Fouls

A heated skirmish erupted just before halftime in Game 4 between the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets when James Harden and Christian Braun became entangled, leading to a confrontation involving several players from both teams. The altercation began after Braun fouled Harden, resulting in an exchange of words and escalating as teammates Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Ivica Zubac joined the fray. After a lengthy review, referees issued six technical fouls—three to each team—but opted not to eject anyone, as no punches were thrown. The decision to only assess technicals drew boos from the crowd, who called for Gordon’s ejection. These technical fouls mean that any of the involved players could face ejection with another infraction, raising the stakes for the remainder of the heated series. The Nuggets held a narrow 50-48 lead at halftime as play resumed.