The NBA and Denver police are currently investigating an incident that occurred at Ball Arena following the Denver Nuggets' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs. The incident involved a man, reportedly identified as one of the brothers of Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who was seen punching a fan after the game.
Video footage shared by various media outlets, including TMZ, captured the man climbing over seats to confront another individual before striking them in the face. The altercation took place on Monday night immediately after the Nuggets staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 101-99 win over the Lakers, taking a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
An NBA spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that the league is actively looking into the matter. Additionally, the Denver police media relations unit stated that they are conducting an investigation into the incident. However, they noted that the incident was not initially reported to the Denver police at the arena or following the game.
The Denver police are urging anyone who may have been involved in or witnessed the altercation firsthand to come forward and provide information to assist in identifying the individual who was struck in the video. As of now, no victim has come forward to report the incident.
This incident has raised concerns and garnered attention within the NBA community, prompting both the league and law enforcement to take action in addressing the situation. The focus remains on gathering all relevant details and ensuring that appropriate measures are taken in response to the altercation that occurred at Ball Arena.
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