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Michael Malone on heated interaction with Timberwolves fan: “That happens at times in a hostile environment”

MINNEAPOLIS — Nuggets coach Michael Malone was involved in a heated interaction with at least one Timberwolves fan near the visiting bench during an NBA playoff game Friday night.

Two fans at Target Center were escorted away from the sideline by security during the fourth quarter of Game 3 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves, but Malone said he didn’t ask for anyone to be removed from the arena.

“He didn’t like my haircut, and I told him that I like my haircut,” Malone joked. “And we just kind of went from there.”

The Nuggets were on their way to a 117-90 blowout when the incident occurred, involving other team support staff members as well as Malone.