Nikola Jokic’s brother reportedly concerned in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the Lakers

DENVER (AP) — The NBA and Denver police are trying into an incident wherein a person reported to be one of many brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the crew’s buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers within the NBA playoffs.

In movies shared by TMZ and different shops, the person is seen climbing over seats to confront one other particular person at Ball Enviornment, who he then punches within the face. TMZ mentioned the altercation occurred on Monday evening simply after the Nuggets accomplished their comeback from a 20-point deficit to take a 2-0 lead within the first-round sequence.

An NBA spokesman mentioned Tuesday that the league is trying into the matter.

The Denver police media relations unit mentioned in an electronic mail despatched to The Related Press that it’s investigating the incident, however mentioned it was not reported to the Denver police on the enviornment or after the sport.

“Presently, nobody has come ahead as a sufferer of this incident,” the e-mail mentioned. “The Division is trying into this incident, is actively working to establish the particular person within the video who was struck, and encourages anybody who was concerned or witnessed this firsthand to contact the Denver Police Division.”

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