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NBA Probes Incident Involving Nikola Jokic’s Brother Following Denver Nuggets’ Victory

The NBA is currently investigating an altercation that involved Strahinja Jokic, the older brother of Denver Nuggets’ star Nikola Jokic, following the team’s recent victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The incident, which occurred after the Nuggets secured a nail-biting 101-99 win on Monday, is drawing significant attention from both the league and law enforcement.

According to reports from TMZ and The Athletic, the altercation took place moments after Denver’s Jamal Murray hit a game-winning basket. Celebrations turned sour when Strahinja, along with another brother, Nemanja, reportedly confronted two men in the stands at the Denver arena. The confrontation escalated when Strahinja allegedly threw a punch, striking one of the fans in the head.

The Denver Police Department is also looking into the incident. However, as of now, no one has come forward claiming to be a victim, which complicates the investigation. This incident could potentially have serious implications for the Jokic brothers, who are known to be regular fixtures at Nuggets games, often seen sitting courtside.

This is not the first time the Jokic brothers have been in the spotlight for their fiery support of Nikola, but the physical nature of this latest incident brings it to a new level of concern for the NBA. The league has stringent policies against violence and misconduct by anyone associated with the game, extending to players’ families and associates.

The Nuggets’ organization has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the incident, but the ongoing investigation by the NBA and the local police underscores the seriousness of the situation. As the Nuggets continue their playoff campaign, holding a 2-0 lead in the first-round series against the Lakers, the focus within the team’s camp is to maintain composure and readiness for the upcoming games in Los Angeles.

Nikola Jokic, who had a standout performance on Monday night with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, has not commented on the incident involving his brothers. The Nuggets and their fans will be hoping for a swift resolution to this matter, ensuring that the team’s playoff run is not overshadowed by off-court controversies.

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