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The Los Angeles Clippers shocked the NBA world when they beat the Phoenix Suns in Game 1. It came down to the superhuman efforts of Kawhi Leonard who tired the defense with his mid-range mastery. Moreover, Russell Westbrook made arguably the biggest play on the night, playing suffocating defense on Devin Booker and getting the clutch block. The star was fired up breathing in the playoff energy. However, his aggression managed to escape beyond the court due to a shortcut in the arena.
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His viral heated exchange with a Suns fan in the prior game seems to have woken up the NBA. The league has made sure nothing similar happens again by bringing in the police.
Russell Westbrook incident with fan brings in the police
During halftime of Game 1, a shocking clip started making the rounds. Riled up with anger and frustration, Westbrook confronted a Suns fan. The exchange was loud and involved a lot of swearing. It was clear Brodie was no happy man. “Watch your mouth motherf****r” yelled the Clippers guard to the fan.
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Turns out the incident was only possible due to a shortcut in the arena. To make sure it doesn’t happen again, the NBA completely sealed the gateway ahead of Game 2.
Police/security at the shortcut where Russell Westbrook’s incident with the Suns fan happened in Game 1.
Teams were told not to use the shortcut moving forward.
(via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/UQSzwUeYHU
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) April 19, 2023
The Police are present at the exact shortcut where Russell Westbrook had his enraged incident with a Phoenix Suns fan. Not just that, but teams have also been instructed to not use the shortcut anymore.
Westbrook’s interaction with the fan was one that should never have happened. Not only did the incident stir up major drama, but it also alerted the NBA and Footprint Center to do whatever it takes to prevent such an incident from taking place again.
Brodie starts off hot in Game 2
The heated back and forth with the Suns fans might have woken up a Russell Westbrook the Suns wouldn’t prefer dealing with. After shooting just 3/19 in Game 1, the former MVP started Game 2 in sizzling fashion. It seemed like he couldn’t miss scoring a team-high 17 points by halftime.
The Suns were able to rally to tie the game at the halfway point. 24 minutes of basketball remains between these two highly competitive sides. Each has their weapons. It is only a matter of whose fire causes the most damage. Do you think Westbrook will hand Kevin Durant his second straight loss in these playoffs? Let us know your views in the comments below.
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Pragya Vashisth