There was no love lost between Nikola Jokić and the Timberwolves during the first-round playoff series between the Nuggets and Minnesota.

With about 10 minutes to play in the fourth quarter of Game 6 and the Wolves leading by six points, Jokić set a pick on Minnesota second-year guard Jaylen Clark for teammate Tre Jones. Clark hung onto Jokić after the screen and was whistled for a foul. He then gave Jokić a light shove in the back, which the three-time NBA MVP did not like at all.

Jokić, appearing frustrated, stared down a nearby referee before turning and pushing Clark. Both players exchanged shoves as the brouhaha made its way toward the Timberwolves’ bench. Naz Reid got in there, too, and gave Jokić a shove from behind.

Clark had to be held back by teammates as he exited the scuffle.…