PHOENIX SUNS
Clippers’ Russell Westbrook confronts Suns fan during playoff win
Apr 16, 2023, 10:30 PM | Updated: Apr 17, 2023, 10:33 am
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook had some words for a Phoenix Suns fan by a tunnel at Footprint Center during Game 1 of the playoffs on Sunday.
Westbrook told an individual (NSFW), “watch your mouth,” in a club area in between the visiting locker room and the court during L.A.’s 115-110 victory.
He repeated the phrase multiple times before heading into the tunnel toward the floor.
It was unclear what the fan may have said leading to Westbrook’s reaction.
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The Suns said in a statement they are aware of the incident and are “conducting a review.”
Westbrook was a major player in the Clippers’ win, despite dismal 3-for-19 shooting. He grabbed 10 rebounds with three blocks, two steals and eight assists.
He sunk two free throws to give L.A. a 111-108 lead with 17 seconds remaining and blocked a Devin Booker layup attempt the other way to seal the victory.
Game 2 in Phoenix is set for Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
