Current:Home > reviewsNBA investigating Game 2 altercation between Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's brother and a fan -Thrive Money Mindset
NBA investigating Game 2 altercation between Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's brother and a fan
View
Date:2025-04-27 15:19:48
The NBA is looking into an altercation between Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's brother and a fan that occurred Monday at Ball Arena, the league confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.
Footage shared by TikTok user @cgallegos67 appears to show the eldest Jokic brother, Strahinja Jokic, who was donning a No. 15 Jokic jersey, climb over a rail to confront a fan. The exchange quickly turned to blows as Strahinja Jokic punched the fan in the face as brother Nemanja Jokic followed behind. The TikTok user captioned the video: "Jokic brothers going wild."
The footage emerged after Denver's 101-99 Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, which saw the Nuggets overcome a 20-point deficit to take a 2-0 lead over LeBron James and the Lakers in the first-round series.
The video also caught the attention of Denver Police, which is investigating the incident, although a victim has not come forward yet.
"The Denver Police Department is aware of the video circulating on social media... The incident was not reported to Denver Police at the arena or after the game was over, and at this time, no one has come forward as a victim of this incident," DPD said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports. "The Department is looking into this incident, is actively working to identify the person in the video who was struck, and encourages anyone who was involved or witnessed this firsthand to contact the Denver Police Department."
All things Nuggets: Latest Denver Nuggets news, schedule, roster, stats, injury updates and more.
Jokic brothers have had multiple dust-ups
This is not the first off-court altercation that has involved the Jokic siblings. When Nikola Jokic was involved in a dust-up with the Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker during the 2021 Western Conference semifinals, Strahinja Jokic and Nemanja Jokic were visibly upset in the stands and had to be held back from the court.
In November 2021, after Nikola Jokic and Miami’s Markieff Morris were involved in an on-court scuffle that resulted in a one-game suspension for the youngest Jokic brother, Strahinja Jokic and Nemanja Jokic took the beef to Twitter.
In response to a tweet from Marcus Morris, brother of Markieff Morris – “Waited till bro turned his back smh. NOTED.”– the Jokic brothers opened the twitter account @JokicBrothers and responded: “You should leave this the way it is instead of publicly threatening our brother! Your brother made a dirty play first. If you want to make a step further be sure we will be waiting for you!! Jokic Brothers.”
veryGood! (17)
Related
- Chuck Scarborough signs off: Hoda Kotb, Al Roker tribute legendary New York anchor
- In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl’s blow during peak tourist season
- Shannen Doherty's Charmed Costar Brian Krause Shares Insight Into Her Final Days
- Sparks Fly in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Double Date Photo With Brittany and Patrick Mahomes
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford steps down due to health concerns
- Watch live as assassination investigation unfolds after shooting at Trump rally Saturday
- A Mississippi judge removes 1 of Brett Favre’s lawyers in a civil case over misspent welfare money
- 'No Good Deed': Who's the killer in the Netflix comedy? And will there be a Season 2?
- Maps show location of Trump, gunman, law enforcement snipers at Pennsylvania rally shooting
Ranking
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 Deals That Are Sure To Sell Out: Shop Le Creuset, UGG, Longchamp & More
- Jon Jones due in court to face 2 charges stemming from alleged hostility during drug testing
- First Tulsa Race Massacre victim from mass graves identified as World War I veteran after letter from 1936 found
- Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
- Aegon survived! 'House of the Dragon' star on Episode 5 dragon fallout
- Shannen Doherty's Charmed Costar Brian Krause Shares Insight Into Her Final Days
- Kate Middleton and Prince William Share Heartwarming Photo of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
Recommendation
Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
Vermont seeks federal damage assessment for floods caused by Hurricane Beryl’s remnants
New California law bans rules requiring schools to notify parents of child’s pronoun change
Pauly Shore Honors “One of a Kind” Richard Simmons After Fitness Icon’s Death
Intellectuals vs. The Internet
Rebecca Gayheart Shares Sweet Update on Her and Eric Dane’s Daughters
2024 Republican National Convention begins today on heels of Trump assassination attempt. Here's what to know.
Thomas Matthew Crooks appeared in a 2022 BlackRock ad