The NBA is investigating an exchange between Russell Westbrook and a fan that was caught on video during Sunday's Game 1 between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers, TNT's Chris Haynes and The Athletic report.
"Watch your mouth," Westbrook responds."Watch your mouth motherf***er," Westbrook says."Watch your mouth."A credentialed official stands between the two during the exchange and follows Westbrook out of the room as Westbrook exits to the courtside tunnel. The video then cuts off. Video didn't capture what led up to the exchange.in the game's final seconds to ice the Clippers win to steal home-court advantage in the series.
Per Haynes, the exchange took place in a club lounge that's sometimes used by players and coaches as a shortcut between the court and the locker room. According to the report, Westbrook is not expected to face a suspension and will likely be available for Game 2 on Wednesday.
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