The NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies was delayed Monday night after a fan collapsed courtside.
The incident occurred just before the scheduled tipoff at 7 p.m.CT on Monday, Feb 3, 2025.
Mike Miller, a sports agent, was sitting near the fan when he collapsed during the game.
He noticed something was wrong and immediately called for authorities to provide medical assistance.
Emergency medical responders quickly attended to the fan on the court and administered CPR.
During that time, the Grizzlies players huddled together and said a prayer for the fans.
Then, they took him away on a stretcher to a nearby hospital after around seven minutes for further treatment.
The Grizzlies gathered in prayer as EMS gave a fan CPR courtside. pic.twitter.com/Ggmc46UzT7
— Drew Hill (@DrewHill_DM) February 4, 2025
Both teams were returned to their locker rooms while the situation was handled. The game eventually started around 7:50 p.m. CT after a roughly 45-50 minute delay.
After the incident, Miller expressed his concern, saying,
It was awful. He was sitting talking to people, then the national anthem happened, and he didn’t get up.
Fan’s Identity Remains Anonymous, And His Health Status Is Still Under Wraps!
Medical emergencies involving spectators at sporting events are not uncommon.
There have been several instances in the past where fans have suffered cardiac arrests or other medical issues during games.
A similar incident happened on Monday night where a fan collapsed courtside and needed emergency medical treatment.
The fan was quickly attended to by emergency responders, who administered CPR at courtside.
The Grizzlies game is delayed for a medical emergency. Appears a man has passed out at the game. EMS is doing CPR looks like from my vantage point
— Avery Braxton (@Brax_Avery) February 4, 2025
However, his identity has not been publicly revealed in the news report. It appears that the fan suffered a heart attack.
As of the latest reports, there hasn’t been any update on his condition. It’s definitely a relief that he received immediate medical attention, and hopefully, he’s recovering well.
I don’t know what’s happening at the Memphis Grizzlies – San Antonio Spurs game but a fan needs medical assistance. The players look shooked
— Sanjay T (@stiwari1510) February 4, 2025
I pray it’s nothing serious pic.twitter.com/a2KbY88rCC
Meanwhile, many people are questioning his health status on social media.
A Twitter user with the name handle @Youknowhattimeitis showed concern for the fan and tweeted:
Do you know if he is alive? Broadcast not saying much.
Twitter
Prayers up to the fan who had a medical emergency at the Spurs vs. Grizzlies game. I hope all is well and that the amazing medical professionals at the game were able to administer assistance to them. 🙏🏾
— Randall Barnes (@AuthorRandallB) February 4, 2025
Some news reports and social media posts claim that the fan who collapsed during the Spurs-Grizzlies game has passed away.
At the same time, others are sending prayers for his speedy recovery.
However, we cannot make any definitive statements due to the lack of official confirmation about his status.
Not all news on social media is accurate, so we must wait for an official report from the respective parties regarding his condition.
Until then, we extend our prayers for his recovery and urge everyone to refrain from speculating until more information is released.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- The Memphis Grizzlies won the game against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 128-109.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with an impressive performance, scoring 31 points, while GG Jackson added a season-high 27 points.
