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Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, Jarrett Allen added 22, and Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 131-124.
The NBA does not take kindly to court stormers. Per the league's code of fan conduct, violating stadium rules can result in ejections, stadium bans and loss of season tickets. Additionally, fans can be charged with crimes, such as trespassing, depending on local law.
Friday night's game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets was briefly stopped after a fan charged onto the court and rushed toward Cavs star Donovan Mitchell. The incident occurred with the Cavaliers up 121-115 late in the fourth quarter.
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Cavs’ fan rushes court and runs up on Donovan Mitchell in Brooklyn
A fan stormed the court and ran toward Donovan Mitchell during the Cavaliers’ win over the Nets, prompting security to step in immediately.
After a humbling season-opening loss, coach Jordi Fernandez challenged his Nets to show more fight and his stars, Cam Thomas and Michael Porter Jr., to give more on both ends. He got all of that and more. And it still wasn’t enough, as Brooklyn dropped its home opener 131-124 to Cleveland before a crowd of 17,548 at Barclays Center.
Cavaliers game seeking selfie with Donovan Mitchell. Security quickly intervened as Mitchell backed away and repositioned for safety.
A game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets grew a little extra exciting, as a fan rushed onto the court during the fourth quarter of the game. The fan disrupted the game with five minutes left in the matchup in Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
Cleveland faces Brooklyn for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.