Russell Westbrook kicks a fan out of game vs 76ers for calling him a 'joke'

Clint Capel, Russell Westbrook and James Harden put in a spirited performance to guide Houston Rockets to a 118-108 win against Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. win guided Rockets to third spot in Western Conference table behind LA Lakers and Denver Nuggets. However, re was a nasty incident that occurred involving a fan and Russell Westbrook in build-up to game when Rockets were warming up on court at Toyota Center.

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A disgruntled fan in audience hurled insults at 31-year-old Russell Westbrook who was seated on courtside bench. As video above will highlight, fan in question yelled: "You’re a joke" towards Rockets star which did t settle well with latter. Russell Westbrook immediately reacted by asking security personnel present at Toyota Center to escort igrant fan outside Arena. 

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