NBA Playoffs 2021 The return of the fans generates controversy due to the events of Wednesday
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Lyou NBA playoffs have seen the return of fans to stadiums practically at full capacity, something applauded by the players as they returned to normality, but on Wednesday there were embarrassing episodes that already received exemplary sanctions from the league.
In the Game 2 between Wizards and 76ersRussell Westbrook suffered a sprained ankle and on his way to the locker room, a fan threw popcorn at the player, who came back from the tunnel and had to be stopped by doctors and team personnel to prevent him from going to face the attacker.
The fan who dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook last night has had his season tickets revoked.
He is now banned from Wells Fargo Center indefinitelypic.twitter.com/XyMRUxUVwc
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In New York, the atmosphere in Madison Square Garden, with Trae Young in the role of villain that Reggie Miller has played in the past. Most of the fans participated in shouts of ‘Fuck Trae Young’ Y ‘Trae is going bald’, but a brainless man would have spat on him.
Did a Knicks fan spit on Trae Young?
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The 76ers and Knicks responded immediately, locating the attackers and both will not be able to return to Madison Square Garden and the Wells Fargo Center, revoking the season ticket that the Sixers fan had.
The NBA also issued a statement condemning the acts: “The return of more NBA fans to our arenas has brought a lot of excitement and energy to the start of the Playoffs, but it is critical that we all show respect to the players, officials and other fans. A strong code of conduct will be enforced to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone involved. “
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