The NBA and Denver police have initiated investigations into an incident involving a man identified as the brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. The incident occurred after the Nuggets’ narrow 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the ongoing NBA playoffs, where the man was seen physically confronting a fan at Ball Arena. Videos shared online show the man scaling seats and delivering a punch to the face of another individual.
According to TMZ, the altercation took place shortly after the Nuggets’ dramatic comeback from a 20-point deficit, securing a 2-0 lead in the first-round series. An NBA spokesperson confirmed the league’s investigation into the matter. Meanwhile, the Denver police media relations unit revealed that they are actively investigating the incident, despite the lack of an official report at the arena or post-game.
The police statement emphasizes that no victim has come forward, but the department is proactively seeking to identify both the unidentified individual who was struck and any witnesses present during the incident. Witnesses or individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Denver Police Department to assist in the ongoing investigation.
