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Report: NBA investigating Nikola Jokić’s brother for allegedly punching fan after Nuggets’ Game 2 win over Lakers

The NBA is investigating after Strahinja Jokiu0107, the brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokiu0107, appeared to punch a fan shortly after the Nuggets’ win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, according to The Athletic.

The altercation happened in the aftermath of Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater to lift the Nuggets to a 101-99 win over the Lakers in Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series on Monday night at Ball Arena. Strahinja and Nemanja Jokiu0107, who is the third Jokiu0107 brother, are seen approaching two men in the stands in Denver and confronting them.