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USA Today via Reuters

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An NBA game is never short of entertainment for the fans. First and foremost, the fans witness two world-class teams competing against each other in one of the most popular basketball tournaments in the world. Secondly, the host team constantly entertains their fans during the breaks and half-time. For instance, the team mascots, kiss cam, giveaways, interactions, and a lot more. However, NBA Twitter didn’t take a host team’s decision to provide a meager amount for a fan who displayed amazing shooting skills. Following that, fans swarmed in with reactions on Twitter.

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It’s a ritual in the NBA to surprise the fans on the court during the breaks. However, the home team takes the responsibility to entertain the fans with special giveaways and gifts.

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NBA fans roast the ‘multibillion-dollar franchise’ on Twitter

During the Friday night game between the Indiana Pacers and the Portland Trailblazers, a fan displayed insane shooting skills. The lucky fan took the center stage during the Pacers’ home game. The fan started off with a free throw and followed with a three-pointer and a half-court shot. According to a video shared by ‘Ballislife.com, the fan received $500 for his amazing skills.

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However, the fan enjoyed his time in the middle, and NBA Twitter questioned the Pacers management for giving a meager amount for a sincere display of skills. Meanwhile, a lot of fans took to Twitter to slam the franchise. One user mockingly said, “Multibillion-dollar franchise btw.” Another user said, “Pacers cheap AF.

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Following are some reactions from NBA Twitter:

Some sections of the fans compared the prize money provided by other franchises to their fans. However, the Pacers have three home games in their next four games. The fans could perhaps expect a change after their reactions on Twitter. Furthermore, the Pacers had a comfortable victory over the Trail Blazers 108-99. Currently, the Pacers are in seventh place on the Eastern Conference points table with a 22-18 record.

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What do you make of the Indiana Pacers’ prize money amount for the fan? What do you think he should have been given? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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