Fan dies after medical emergency at Pelicans-Kings game

A fan attending the New Orleans Pelicans-Sacramento Kings game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento had a medical emergency during the first quarter and died Monday, the Kings said in a statement. Emergency medical services immediately responded to the incident and administered CPR, but the efforts were unsuccessful, according to the team.

A fan attending the New Orleans Pelicans-Sacramento Kings game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento had a medical emergency during the first quarter and died Monday, the Kings said in a statement.

Emergency medical services immediately responded to the incident and administered CPR, but the efforts were unsuccessful, according to the team.

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“The organization offers its deepest condolences to the guest’s family and loved ones,” the Kings said. The organization did not provide further details.

Sacramento hosted its fourth game in a row, a 127-117 loss to New Orleans in the quarterfinals of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament. The Kings host the Brooklyn Nets next on Monday before traveling to Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Tuesday.

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