Overview
- With 1:16 remaining at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, a courtside spectator confronted Josh Giddey and was removed by arena security after officials stepped in.
- Reports say the fan taunted Giddey and made an obscene gesture before the exchange, with video of the incident circulating on social media.
- Giddey said afterward that the fan "said something I didn't like," noting that security handled the situation and play resumed.
- Charlotte beat Chicago 123-116; Giddey finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, narrowly missing a triple-double.
- The matchup was the teams’ final NBA Cup group game with both already eliminated, and coverage linked the episode to other recent player–fan incidents, including one involving Zach LaVine.