Fans banned after NBA players hit with spit and popcorn during playoff games
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- Knicks and 76ers each ban fans and issue apologies on Thursday
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The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers each banned a fan and issued apologies Thursday for actions directed at opposing players during playoff games, and the NBA said that rules surrounding fan behavior will be vigorously enforced" going forward.
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