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'I won't stand for it.' Clippers' Russell Westbrook admonishes fans for inappropriate comments.

Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Nov. 27, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

LOS ANGELES — The Clippers reached the nadir of their month-old season Monday during a loss to short-handed Denver that ended with guard Russell Westbrook's heated exchange with fans in the final 30 seconds of a 113-104 defeat.

Security for both Crypto.com Arena and the Clippers and referee Lauren Holtkamp stood between Westbrook and the sideline as teammates and even opponents came over to try to defuse the back-and-forth, which included fans a few rows behind courtside seats gesturing toward the former NBA most valuable player, who is in his second season with his hometown Clippers.

"It's just unfortunate fans think they can get away with saying anything and I won't, personally, I won't allow it," Westbrook said. "I've took a lot of

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