Things got intense during Game 1 of the Clippers and Nuggets matchup as Nikola Jokic was issued a technical foul.

Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokić reportedly gave a speech to his teammates after the team parted ways with head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. ESPN's Shams Charania provided information regarding the matter on NBA Countdown Saturday,

Jokic was hoarse because he has, more or less, been yelling and communicating with his teammates on the court seemingly more than ever for three straight games. On-court communication, especially while trying to defend, was a huge problem for the Nuggets through most of this season under Malone.