The Los Angeles Clippers took the loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Then, two Clippers fans felt the agony of defeat after the game, when they were feeling likeΒ Jon Snow in the βBattle of the Bastardsβ episode in Game of Thrones byΒ allowingΒ a verbal conflict to turn physical inside an arena filled with Suns fans.Β
In the clip below, it appears that one of the Clippers fans in a Kawhi Leonard jersey sets things off by throwingΒ the first punch before a wave of Suns faithful pounced onΒ the two, and made quick work of them.Β
Some people can also be heard yelling βSuns in 4,β a reference toΒ an incident duringΒ Phoenixβs last series where one of their fans single-handedly disposed of a duo of overzealous Denver Nuggets supportersΒ before reminding them that the Suns were winning the series in four games. The incident caught the attention of Suns star Devin Booker, who took to Twitter to seek out the information of the mystery guy, who weΒ later found out was Nick McKellar.Β
McKellarΒ sent Booker a DM, apologizing for making Suns fans look bad, and explainedΒ that he was only acting in self-defense. According to ESPN, Book rewarded the fanβs fierce loyalty with a signed jersey and tickets to Game 1. Former NBA player and analystΒ Richard Jefferson questioned whether such actions βcould set a bad precedent.β
During Game 1, the βSuns in 4β guy was treated like a local celebrity.Β
Meanwhile, one of theΒ Nuggets fans that he punched is nowΒ telling his side of the story.
These Suns fans arenβt expecting free tickets to Game 2 now, are they?Β