Tensions boiled over at Ball Arena in Denver following the Denver Nuggets’ narrow 131-126 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. What began as a thrilling game between two Western Conference powerhouses ended in chaos, as a brawl broke out among fans.
The altercation reportedly began as fans from both sides exchanged words and punches after the game, which saw Jamal Murray deliver a clutch performance to seal the win for the Nuggets.
Video footage shared on social media captured the escalating conflict, with several individuals involved in physical altercations. Security personnel and bystanders stepped in to separate the groups, eventually restoring order.
Leave it to @Lakers fans to come into your arena and start throwing fists after the game. But the @nuggets fan got a quite a shot in at the very beginning. @WorldWideWob pic.twitter.com/o0GGE6lEuA
— Jeremy Harlan (@jerharlanCNN) March 15, 2025