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NBA: Rockets fan charged with punching Pelicans assistant
NBA: Rockets fan charged with punching Pelicans assistant
Field Level Media/Reuters
Published Oct 30, 2019 08:12 AM PHT
A Houston Rockets fan has been charged with misdemeanor assault after punching an assistant coach of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.
A Houston Rockets fan has been charged with misdemeanor assault after punching an assistant coach of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.
Authorities say Manuel Garcia hit New Orleans assistant Joe Boylan in the face after the contest.
Authorities say Manuel Garcia hit New Orleans assistant Joe Boylan in the face after the contest.
Garcia's girlfriend also was arrested for trying to prevent police from reaching Garcia.
Garcia's girlfriend also was arrested for trying to prevent police from reaching Garcia.
In a statement, Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecutor Nathan Beedle said, "We will get to the bottom of this and hold them both accountable for their actions."
In a statement, Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecutor Nathan Beedle said, "We will get to the bottom of this and hold them both accountable for their actions."
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Boylan is in his second season with the Pelicans. His role on the staff focuses on player development.
Boylan is in his second season with the Pelicans. His role on the staff focuses on player development.
The Rockets won Saturday's game, 126-123.
The Rockets won Saturday's game, 126-123.
--Field Level Media
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