Kings fan passed away after medical emergency during game vs. Pelicans / News - Basketnews.com

A fan had a medical emergency and died during the first quarter of the game between the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.

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A fan suffered a medical emergency and died during the NBA In-Season Tournament contest between the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.

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The Pelicans beat the Kings 127-117 in Sacramento, California, to advance to the semifinal round of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament.

The fan had a medical emergency during the first quarter of the contest. The Sacramento Fire Department and other emergency personnelwere quickly on the scene but were unable to resuscitate him.

"Golden 1 Center staff was notified that someone was unresponsive," said Sacramento Fire Department. "When the engine got they got there they found a 30s aged male."

Sacramento Fire said emergency medical services administered CPR for 20 minutes, however, their efforts were unsuccessful. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The deceased was reportedly at the game with a family member for whom a chaplain was called.

The Kings released a statement on the situation before the game's conclusion.

“During the first quarter of the Kings vs. Pelicans game, a guest had a medical emergency. EMS immediately responded and administered CPR. Tragically, these efforts were unsuccessful and the guest passed away. The organization offers its deepest condolences to the guest’s family and loved ones," the team said in the statement.

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