- Knicks and 76ers each ban fans and issue apologies on Thursday
- Westbrook accosted by Philly fan while leaving with ankle woe
- New York fan caught on tape spitting on Atlanta’s Trey Young
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers each banned a fan and issued apologies Thursday for actions directed at opposing players during playoff games, and the NBA said that rules surrounding fan behavior will be “vigorously enforced” going forward.
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A Sixers fan just dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook as he walked off the court with an injury. pic.twitter.com/2e8o2tANkk
By the way WE AS THE PLAYERS wanna see who threw that popcorn on Russ while he was leaving the game tonight with a injury!! There’s cameras all over arenas so there’s no excuse! Cause if the was on the other . #ProtectOurPlayers
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