The Denver Nuggets’ thrilling comeback victory against the Los Angeles Lakers was overshadowed by a violent incident involving Nikola Jokic’s brothers in the stands. Shortly after Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater sealed the 20-point comeback, footage emerged showing Jokic’s brothers engaged in an altercation. One of the brothers, Strahinja, is seen throwing a punch. The NBA is reportedly investigating the incident. This is not the first time the brothers have been involved in altercations, and their past behavior may have contributed to the escalating tensions. Jokic finished the game with an impressive 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, grabbing 10 boards in the first quarter alone. The series now moves to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday night, with the Lakers trailing 2-0.
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