Two fans were escorted out of the Indiana Fever's game against the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The incident occurred at a break in the game in the third quarter, at the 4:38 mark. Aces guard Jackie Young pointed out the fans to referees and security, who then escorted them off the court. It's unclear what the fans said or did, but their removal appeared to be swift and decisive.
The Fever did not comment immediately after the incident. The Aces, meanwhile, had just drawn an and-1 layup, with guard Jewell Loyd sinking a free-throw as the fans were being escorted out.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse is home to the Indiana Fever, and the team has a history of strong support from its fans. The arena is known for its electric atmosphere, but this incident highlights the importance of maintaining a respectful environment for all attendees.
Security escorted one fan off the court first, who looked incredulous as she was escorted out, but she quickly returned. They then escorted off two fans sitting slightly further down the sideline, and they had not returned at the midway point of the fourth quarter.
The incident has left fans and the basketball community wondering what sparked the removal of the two spectators. The Indiana Fever's management has not commented on the incident, leaving the details to speculation.
As the game continued, the Aces maintained their lead, eventually winning the match. The Fever's loss, however, was overshadowed by the controversy surrounding the ejected fans.
The incident is a developing story, and further information is expected to emerge in the coming days.
Source: Yahoo Sports