?Beating Up a Teen?: Fans Left Dumbfounded After Chaos Ensues During LeBron James? Lakers Game

The Los Angeles Lakers have started their playoffs series with a bang. After falling behind the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half, the LA side eventually surpassed the team and claimed their first postseason victory 128-112. However, they failed to work their magic in Game 2 despite facing the Grizzlies without Ja Morant. While the on-court action was chaotic itself, a particular off-court brawl during the Lakers-Grizzlies matchup ended up garnering the NBA world’s attention.

After recently defeating Memphis in Game 3, LeBron James‘ Lakers increased their tally to 2-1 and are currently leading in their playoffs matchup. However, this Game 2 incident between a Lakers and a Grizzlies fan is starting to gain traction on the Internet.

NBA fans trade blows during Lakers-Grizzlies faceoff

When there are thousands of excited fans gathered under the same roof, it only becomes a matter of time before a small exchange turns into a full-blown fight. A similar incident took place at the FedExForum arena during Game 2 in Memphis, that has garnered mixed responses from millions of fans on the internet.

Hours before Game 3 concluded, a video from the altercation surfaced online. The short clip showed a Los Angeles Lakers fan getting into a physical brawl with a Memphis Grizzlies supporter. The violent altercation on Wednesday involved the Lakers fans almost ragdolling the Grizzlies’ supporter. The LA fan landed a number of blows on the Memphis fan. The one-sided affair was soon intervened by other fans.

However, the cause of the altercation is uncertain.

The video was shared by a Twitter user named Pill Doc on Saturday and has garnered 5.3 million views since then. Following that, the clip was further shared by NBA Central. While the two basketball fans were engaged in a physical dispute, the Lakers were struggling to keep up with the Grizzlies. Despite facing LeBron James and Anthony Davis without Ja Morant, Memphis defeated the Lakers 103-93.

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Twitterati reacts to the brawl

Social media users had differing opinions regarding the dispute. While many were shocked by the fact that a ‘grown man [was] beating up a teen’, others preferred to take it in a light-hearted manner. Take a look at the fan tweets.

https://twitter.com/Hoodisteph30/status/1649859831488978945?s=20

Drawing comparisons between the Lakers vs Grizzlies game and the fight, one fan commented, “The fan put up more of a fight than the team”.

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While Game 2 concluded with the Grizzlies’ victory, the Lakers bounced right back in Game 3. Despite having a busted lip, Anthony Davis led the team to victory by scoring 31 points, 17 rebounds, and two assists. Whereas, LeBron James scored 25 points and nine rebounds.