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Nikola Jokic is defended by Los Angeles Lakers defenders Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura during the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Denver Nuggets first round playoff series vs. Lakers Game 2.
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A spokesperson said the NBA is investigating an incident that appears to have involved Strahinja Jokic, the younger brother of Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, that occurred after the Nuggets won a home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. He said he was “investigating” it.
A video posted on social media on Tuesday night shows Strahinja Jokic, wearing his brother's No. 15 jersey, stepping across a row of seats to confront another fan and punching him in the head. It seems so.
The Denver Police Department (DPD) said it was aware of the video and was investigating what happened, noting that the incident at the ball arena was not reported to police.
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Strahinja Jokic (center) watches the Denver Nuggets vs. Indiana Pacers game on January 14, 2024.
DPD said that “no one has come forward as a victim,” but the department is “actively working to identify the person who was struck in the video, and that anyone involved or who witnessed this firsthand will be contacted by the Denver Police Department.” We encourage them to contact the police station.”
CNN has reached out to the Nuggets, Lakers and Ball Arena security for comment.
It is not clear what happened before the incident.
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 2 of the first round of the playoff series against the Lakers on Monday as he looks to win his third MVP award after another dominant season. .
The Nuggets took a 2-0 lead in the series after Denver's Jamal Murray hit the game-winning buzzer-beater for a dramatic 101-99 come-from-behind victory.
