The NBA and Denver law enforcement are probing an altercation involving a man, purportedly one of Nikola Jokic’s siblings, who allegedly punched a spectator following the Denver Nuggets’ narrow 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs. Footage from TMZ and various outlets captures the individual scaling seats to confront someone at Ball Arena before delivering a punch to their face.
According to TMZ, the incident occurred Monday night immediately after the Nuggets staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 20-point deficit to secure a 2-0 lead in the first-round series. A representative for the NBA announced on Tuesday that the league is actively investigating the matter.
In an email to The Associated Press, the Denver police media relations unit stated that they are conducting an inquiry, although no one formally reported the incident at the arena or post-game. The email emphasized the department’s efforts to identify the individual struck in the video, urging anyone with information or involvement to reach out to the Denver Police Department.
