Jokic was positioning for an attack when he charged directly at Pachulia, knocking him to the ground like a bull.
Because the move was sudden and with malicious intent, Pachulia couldn't adjust his balance and fell with his shoulder hitting the floor, causing him to lie there clutching his shoulder in pain.
The referee immediately blew the whistle to stop the game.
At this point, it was interesting on the field; several Warriors players gathered around but didn't confront Jokic.
Because the guy who usually plays that role, Green, was sitting on the bench.
As for James, he didn't even walk over. A player like Pachulia wasn't worth risking for him.
The game entered a technical timeout.
The referees gathered at the scorer's table to discuss the penalty for Jokic, while the LED screen at the venue started replaying the previous play.
Jokic's impulsive action seemed irrational, but after the replay, fans realized why he acted so impulsively.
