Jokic says Nuggets fans who booed are not welcome back

Denver rallied from 19 down to beat Pelicans in OT

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Was #Nuggets star Nikola Jokic out of line for calling out fans for booing? https://t.co/u1Yq8FBoJD Via @TroyRenck on X

What happened: Nikola Jokic criticized home fans who booed Denver during his postgame press conference. He said fans who booed should not return to Ball Arena, adding they are "not welcome anymore.

Why it matters: The remark puts early home-crowd friction around a 1-1 Denver start. It sets up how players and supporters respond at the next home date.

By the numbers: Denver sits 1-1 after a 141-135 overtime win over the Pelicans, rallying from 19 down.

What to watch: Denver's next home game will show whether the crowd and team move past the exchange.

Sources

@TroyRenck 2026-10-26T19:00:10.482754+00:00

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