The Houston Rockets secured a narrow 100-97 road victory over the Utah Jazz today, taking a 3-1 lead in the playoff series and moving one step closer to advancing. While BD Cricket Live fans were busy discussing game strategies and clutch plays, an unexpected incident on the sidelines briefly stole the spotlight during the third quarter.
Chris Paul’s older brother, C.J. Paul, was bizarrely ejected from the arena in what turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. Wearing a plaid-collar shirt and seated courtside, C.J. found himself in the middle of an odd misunderstanding. A security officer approached him suddenly and instructed him to leave the building. Cameras caught the entire moment as he was escorted out, while Chris Paul and Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni were seen speaking to the staff in confusion. Fortunately, the situation was quickly clarified, and C.J. returned to his seat not long after.
As Paul’s business manager and a familiar face around the NBA, C.J. later explained the mix-up. “The guy sitting next to me kept yelling insults at referee James Williams,” C.J. recalled. “But the security guard thought I was the one yelling and kicked me out.” He went on to explain that he actually knew Williams from his college days, where the referee had officiated some of his school’s games. “I tried to tell them, ‘I wasn’t yelling. I wasn’t trash-talking anyone.’ But the guard still said, ‘Come with us, we need a word.’ It was just a misunderstanding.”
The entire episode, though short-lived, caused visible concern for Chris Paul, who appeared agitated while his brother was being removed. His emotions settled only after he saw C.J. safely return to his seat. The incident quickly became a talking point for basketball circles and even BD Cricket Live communities, where comparisons were made about fan behavior across different sports.
This wasn’t the first time fans made headlines in this year’s playoffs. In Game 6 of the Jazz vs. Thunder series, Russell Westbrook clashed repeatedly with hostile fans. During the Rockets’ Game 2 against the Jazz, James Harden slapped a phone from a heckling fan. With tensions running high, the league continues to face challenges in managing crowd behavior.
Still, fans of BD Cricket Live might find it all too familiar — emotional supporters, split-second misjudgments, and the intensity of high-stakes matches. Whether on a basketball court or cricket pitch, passion sometimes boils over, reminding everyone that sports can be unpredictable both on and off the field.