{
  "id": 19669127,
  "title": "Nikola Jokic got hit in the groin multiple times by Cam Spencer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nikola-jokic-got-hit-in-the-groin-multiple-times-by-cam-spencer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T14:51:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1136047/nikola-jokic-groin-foul-cam-spencer-nuggets-grizzlies-nba"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nikola Jokic was struck in the groin by Cam Spencer multiple times during a recent NBA game, prompting intense scrutiny. Despite the apparent intentionality of the hits, some argue the first strike was accidental. However, following the initial contact, Spencer continued to target Jokic's groin area, ultimately receiving an upgraded foul call of Flagrant 1. The odd behavior of the player was evident, as he attempted to deflect blame by appearing sheepish when the referees made their decision. Despite the controversy, the Denver Nuggets emerged victorious, defeating their opponents 123-118. Jokic delivered a strong performance, scoring 27 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists.",
  "summary": "There’s no doubt we’ve seen NBA players get hit in the nuts before, but I can’t recall the last time someone was quite as attentive to ensuring he hit his opponent in the balls as Cam Spencer was with Nikola Jokic on Wednesday night. It would be a push to say the initial shoulder from […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}