Watch: Nikola Jokic pulls an 'Ishbia' on Kevin Durant

Late in the third quarter, Jokic and Bruce Brown crowded a Suns huddle, leaning in to listen in on head coach Monty Williams' instructions. It's a common practice, but it's hard to believe opposing players ever learn anything - they're just annoying the other team.

It worked for Denver, as Durant eventually shoved Jokic away - though not nearly as hard as his reaction would indicate. Durant got a technical foul, as did Brown. But where did Jokic get that idea?

Probably from Ishbia, who drew a technical on Jokic by also reacting as he got hit with a two-by-four instead of lightly shoved when the two wrestled over the ball in Game 4.

Here's a side-by-side comparison.

Before the game, Jokic walked over to Ishbia and handed him a basketball before giving him a handshake and a side hug. Neither man fell down. Jokic added, "I was hoping he was going to pay my fine, but no."

Perhaps Ishbia can pay Durant's fine for his technical because Jokic caused it using Ishbia's signature move.