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(Reuters) - A fan who ran onto the court before
being tackled by security during Monday's NBA playoff game
between Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers will be banned
from the Capital One Arena, Wizards owners Monumental Sports &
Entertainment said.
Videos posted on social media showed the fan making his way to
the court in the third quarter and jumping up to touch the
backboard before being tackled to the ground by a security guard
and led away.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which also owns the arena,
said the fan could face criminal charges.
"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," the statement read.
The conduct of fans has been an issue for the NBA lately, with
several spectators hit with indefinite bans for "completely
unacceptable" behaviour towards players and their families in
separate incidents last week.
(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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