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Sly Pelicans fan slips into courtside seat

The Pelicans hosted the Wizards at the Smoothie King Center Monday nights, and with rising NBA stars like Anthony Davis, John Wall and Bradley Beal on display one fan decided he wanted to get a better look.  

The Pelicans hosted the Wizards at the Smoothie King Center on Monday night, and with rising NBA stars like Anthony Davis, John Wall and Bradley Beal on display, one fan decided he wanted to get a better look.

The furtive fan quickly slides his way into a courtside seat, and settles in for some up close and personal NBA action.

Unfortunately for the man, the seat's rightful owner shows up and he has to scurry off the hardwood.

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For some fans, even a few moments of sitting courtside is better than a full game in the nosebleeds.

- Brendan Maloy

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