Courtside fan left with bloody nose after being hit by basketball at Mavericks-Celtics – Sports Illustrated

The Dallas Mavericks play the Boston Celtics in a rematch of the NBA Finals today at the American Airlines Center.

Many fans are excited about the fight, including one fan sitting courtside. However, the fan came to the game and will leave with something unjustified.

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After a pass went awry and flew out of bounds, he landed on the face of a kid who had a bloody nose.

Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving tried to tend to the child’s injuries, while other people in the arena also provided medical aid to the young fan.

Tonight’s game is a big one for the Mavs, who are currently seventh in the Western Conference standings, putting them in the Play-In picture.

However, if they can come back in the second half against the Celtics, they may be able to turn their fortunes around.

The Mavericks currently trail the Celtics by double digits entering the halftime locker room.

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