WASHINGTON D.C. — During the third quarter in the Wizards’ Game 4 win over the Sixers, a fan ran onto the court, making an attempt to touch one of the backboards.
The fan was promptly tackled by an arena security guard and removed from the area. He been banned from the arena and charges are being pursued, as Monumental Sports & Entertainment tweets.
“During this evening’s game, a fan was apprehended by Capital One Arena Special Police after attempting to breach the court. He will be banned from the arena and charges are being pursued with DC MPD,” per the company. “Monumental Sports & Entertainment has a zero tolerance policy when fans violate our code of conduct at Capital One Arena.”
The event in Washington is the latest incident with fans misbehaving, Last week in Philadelphia, a fan dropped popcorn on Russell Westbrook as he was walking to the locker room with an injury. On Sunday, Kyrie Irving was nearly hit by a water bottle from someone in the stands in Boston.
There were over 10,000 fans in attendance for Game 4 in Washington. Wednesday’s Game 5 in Philadelphia will be at full capacity for the first time this season.
