Officials delay Spurs-Grizzlies tipoff for medical emergency

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Officials delayed the start of Monday’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies after a medical emergency occurred courtside just as the teams were set for tipoff.

With both teams on the floor set to start the game, emergency medical personnel quickly rushed to the aid of a man who had fallen ill in a courtside seat opposite of the San Antonio Spurs bench. EMTs administered CPR, including chest compressions as a group of medics wheeled a gurney across the court.

After several minutes, medical personnel carted the man off on the gurney as fans inside the FedEx Forum cheered for a healthy recovery.

Game officials immediately approached the scorer’s table and announced they would start a 20-minute re warm-up period as both teams had returned to their respective locker rooms to await a restart.

Officials began the game after a 20-minute delay.

Source: espn.com