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Violence returned to the NBA . After numerous upheavals between the public and the players in recent days, the impulsiveness in the fans escalated even more: Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns fans fought for almost a minute in a situation that got out of control at the Phoenix Suns Arena facilities.
In the video we can see how the fans of both teams exchange words and invite each other to fight outside the venue. However, after seconds of tension, u n fan threw the first blow and the fight developed immediately .
Between five and seven people were involved in the altercation.
Hopefully an aberration but an expected byproduct of “Suns in Four Fan” being called a legend by Devin Booker and shirts of him being handed out pregame. Everyone is looking to be the next in line for free tickets and autographed jerseys for a viral video. pic.twitter.com/IC9hIVmMG0
– Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 21, 2021
In the wake of such an unfortunate event, Phoenix Suns addressed fans through a statement .
“ We will not tolerate the violence that was generated in Sunday’s game. Fighting or calling each other names to incite violence is not a reflection of our organization nor is it the way that fans away from home should be represented. We are better than this “, reads part of the statement.
Phoenix beat – 114 to the LA Clippers in game 1 of the Western Conference Final. This Tuesday the second game will be played at the same location. We hope that the tension will continue, but only on the court.
– Phoenix Suns (@Suns) June 21, 2021