NBA Bans 2 Fans for Life After Selfie Rush at 105-95 Finals Opener
Updated
Updated · CNN · Jun 4
NBA Bans 2 Fans for Life After Selfie Rush at 105-95 Finals Opener
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Jun 4
Summary
Two fans were hit with lifetime NBA arena bans after one ran onto the court during Game 1 and was arrested for trying to film a selfie with Victor Wembanyama.
The breach came midway through the fourth quarter with the Knicks up 92-86, briefly stopping play before security removed the intruder and the game resumed with a jump ball.
Wembanyama said the moment surprised him and left him unsure how to react, while Spurs coach Mitch Johnson downplayed it after the fan made no apparent contact with players.
New York went on to win 105-95 at Frost Bank Center, extending its playoff winning streak to 12 games ahead of Game 2 on Friday in San Antonio.