Fan Struck with Object Hurled into Stands by Los Angeles Clipper

Heated competition must’ve gotten the best of Los Angeles Clippers player, Austin Rivers, on Thursday. Rivers catapulted a seat cushion into the stands at the Sacramento arena striking a fan in her eye. Rivers stated, “The pillow was light and it just flew into the air backwards. I didn’t really look when it went into the crowd.” It was not proven that the fan was targeted, but Rivers was fined $25,000 and issued an apology to the fan.

​He went on to say that it was not his intention to hurt any fan during Wednesday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings. They won the game 111-104. It’s unclear why the cushion was thrown, but Coach Doc Rivers and Austin appear to be very apologetic regarding the incident. 

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