During a timeout in the Atlanta Hawks' game against the Portland Trail Blazers, a fan slipped and injured his knee while participating in a tic-tac-toe challenge. The fan was unable to complete his layup and had to be helped off the court on a stretcher.
The Atlanta Hawks matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers took an unexpected turn when an in-game fan contest went wrong.
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Deni Avdija
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Deni Avdija
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During a timeout, the Hawks' entertainment team set up a tic-tac-toe challenge, where two fans had to make a layup, then rush back to midcourt to place their mark on the board. Simple enough, until disaster struck.
One of the participants never even got to place his first mark. As he approached the rim for a layup, he suddenly slipped and fell backward, immediately grabbing his knee in pain.
While his opponent continued playing, it quickly became clear that something was seriously wrong. The game was stopped, and arena staff rushed over to check on him.
With the injured fan still down on the court, the Hawks and Blazers had to pause play. Medical staff eventually brought out a stretcher, and as he was wheeled off, the crowd cheered in support. The fan managed to lift his hand, signaling that he was conscious and aware.
The Hawks lost that game 113-127. For the winning team, Deni Avdija recorded an impressive triple-double. He had 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Trae Young had a strong performance for the Hawks, with 29 points and 15 assists.
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