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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fan crosses line during Kahleah Copper wig incident and faces sudden ejection from arena
(Image Source - Getty Images) In a recent WNBA game featuring the Phoenix Mercury and the Washington Mystics, something unexpected happened that paused the game for a bit and led to a fan getting kicked out of the arena. The whole situation revolved around Phoenix Mercury's star, Kahleah Copper, whose wig came off during the game, triggering a series of events that culminated in a fan being removed for acting inappropriately. Kahleah Copper leaves court after wig falls during the game An unexpected moment happened late in the third quarter of the game on Sunday. Kahleah Copper, a four-time WNBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, was moving around a screen set by her teammate when her wig got caught. It was accidentally yanked off by Washington Mystics guard Jade Melbourne, landing on the court for everyone to see. According to some reports "The player who lost her wig was Kahleah Copper, and it was accidentally pulled off by Jade Melbourne during the game". Without delay, Mercury signaled for a timeout. Copper, looking quite embarrassed, quickly grabbed her wig and rushed off the court to the locker room to sort it out. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Reports say that "Copper rushed back to the dressing room after the wig malfunction". The game had a short pause, and the broadcasting team Meghan McPeak and Christy Winters Scott opted to deal with the matter gently, referring to it as a "malfunction" without specifically mentioning the wig, likely out of respect for Copper's privacy. Copper came back after the timeout to finish the game, which the Mercury won 88-72, thanks to a standout performance from Alyssa Thomas. However, Copper struggled, scoring only 6 points on 2-for-8 shooting, a dip from her usual form. She also contributed three assists and three rebounds. Meanwhile, Thomas dominated with 27 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, becoming the first WNBA player to record 150 rebounds and 175 assists in 20 games. Fan was ejected from Phoenix Mercury game after mocking Kahleah Copper The Mercury players noticed the fan's antics and took matters into their own hands, surrounding the officials to identify the individual. According to the user query, "After the wig fell off, the game was delayed, and then a fan was ejected for making fun of Copper". Mercury players saw how the fan was acting and decided to step in, gathering around the officials to highlight the person. As mentioned in the user query, "Copper's teammates were seen surrounding the officials, causing them to alert the arena's security, who then removed the fan in question. " Also Read: Stephen Curry says NBA players like him are 'underpaid' despite $62 million salary The fan's ridicule obviously went too far, causing the Mercury players to take action. Security at the arena quickly intervened, escorting the fan out. This implies that the behavior was serious enough to need immediate removal, but the lack of exact details leaves us wondering about what transpired. FAQs Why was the game between Phoenix Mercury and Washington Mystics stopped? The game was paused after Kahleah Copper's wig fell and she ran off court. Who was the fan that got ejected from the game? The fan's identity has not been publicly disclosed. Who alerted security about the fan's behavior? Kahleah Copper's teammates surrounded officials and pointed the fan out. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phoenix visits Indiana following Mitchell's 35-point outing
Phoenix Mercury (16-9, 9-7 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (14-12, 9-7 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Fever hosts the Phoenix Mercury after Kelsey Mitchell scored 35 points in the Indiana Fever's 93-78 win over the Chicago Sky. The Fever have gone 8-6 in home games. Indiana is seventh in the league averaging 8.2 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 33.6% from downtown. Mitchell leads the team averaging 2.4 makes while shooting 38.3% from 3-point range. The Mercury are 7-5 on the road. Phoenix ranks fifth in the Western Conference scoring 33.0 points per game in the paint led by Alyssa Thomas averaging 11.1. Indiana averages 84.4 points per game, 4.6 more points than the 79.8 Phoenix gives up. Phoenix averages 83.1 points per game, 2.7 more than the 80.4 Indiana gives up to opponents. The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Aliyah Boston is scoring 15.4 points per game with 8.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Fever. Mitchell is averaging 22.2 points over the last 10 games. Thomas is averaging 15.7 points, eight rebounds, 9.4 assists and 1.5 steals for the Mercury. Sami Whitcomb is averaging 11.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Fever: 6-4, averaging 84.9 points, 33.8 rebounds, 21.7 assists, 8.5 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.9 points per game. Mercury: 5-5, averaging 84.4 points, 34.7 rebounds, 22.2 assists, 7.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 82.3 points. INJURIES: Fever: Caitlin Clark: out (groin). Mercury: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Phoenix visits Indiana following Mitchell's 35-point outing
Phoenix Mercury (16-9, 9-7 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (14-12, 9-7 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Fever hosts the Phoenix Mercury after Kelsey Mitchell scored 35 points in the Indiana Fever's 93-78 win over the Chicago Sky. The Fever have gone 8-6 in home games. Indiana is seventh in the league averaging 8.2 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 33.6% from downtown. Mitchell leads the team averaging 2.4 makes while shooting 38.3% from 3-point range. The Mercury are 7-5 on the road. Phoenix ranks fifth in the Western Conference scoring 33.0 points per game in the paint led by Alyssa Thomas averaging 11.1. Indiana averages 84.4 points per game, 4.6 more points than the 79.8 Phoenix gives up. Phoenix averages 83.1 points per game, 2.7 more than the 80.4 Indiana gives up to opponents. The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Aliyah Boston is scoring 15.4 points per game with 8.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Fever. Mitchell is averaging 22.2 points over the last 10 games. Thomas is averaging 15.7 points, eight rebounds, 9.4 assists and 1.5 steals for the Mercury. Sami Whitcomb is averaging 11.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Fever: 6-4, averaging 84.9 points, 33.8 rebounds, 21.7 assists, 8.5 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.9 points per game. Mercury: 5-5, averaging 84.4 points, 34.7 rebounds, 22.2 assists, 7.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 82.3 points. INJURIES: Fever: Caitlin Clark: out (groin). Mercury: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mercury pull away with a strong second half to beat Mystics 88-72
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and added eight assists and the Phoenix Mercury took control in the third quarter, defeating the Washington Mystics 88-72 on Sunday night. Phoenix outscored Washington 26-12 in the third quarter for a 10-point lead and pushed the advantage to 17 early in the fourth quarter. The Mystics went on a 9-0 run but the Mercury then scored eight straight to secure the game. Satou Sabally scored 15 points for the Mercury (16-9), Kitija Laksa and Monique Akoa Makani both added 13 and Natasha Mack had 10. Shakira Austin scored 20 points for Washington (12-13), which was coming off a win over Seattle the night before. Jade Melbourne and Sonia Citron had 13 apiece. Melbourne's driving layup in the last second gave the Mystics a 23-21 lead after one quarter. There were 10 lead changes in the first quarter but Washington maintained a slim lead throughout the second and it was 46-42 at halftime. Akoa Makani's 3-pointer gave Phoenix a 49-48 lead and the Mercury had a 55-53 lead when the game was stopped with 3:29 left in the third quarter while security dealt with a fan near the Phoenix bench. After that, the Mercury raced away. Thomas hit a jumper in the closing seconds for a 68-58 lead heading into the fourth quarter. ___ AP WNBA:
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Mercury pull away with a strong second half to beat Mystics 88-72
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and added eight assists and the Phoenix Mercury took control in the third quarter, defeating the Washington Mystics 88-72 on Sunday night. Phoenix outscored Washington 26-12 in the third quarter for a 10-point lead and pushed the advantage to 17 early in the fourth quarter. The Mystics went on a 9-0 run but the Mercury then scored eight straight to secure the game. Satou Sabally scored 15 points for the Mercury (16-9), Kitija Laksa and Monique Akoa Makani both added 13 and Natasha Mack had 10. Shakira Austin scored 20 points for Washington (12-13), which was coming off a win over Seattle the night before. Jade Melbourne and Sonia Citron had 13 apiece. Melbourne's driving layup in the last second gave the Mystics a 23-21 lead after one quarter. There were 10 lead changes in the first quarter but Washington maintained a slim lead throughout the second and it was 46-42 at halftime. Akoa Makani's 3-pointer gave Phoenix a 49-48 lead and the Mercury had a 55-53 lead when the game was stopped with 3:29 left in the third quarter while security dealt with a fan near the Phoenix bench. After that, the Mercury raced away. Thomas hit a jumper in the closing seconds for a 68-58 lead heading into the fourth quarter. ___ AP WNBA:
