Pacers mascot’s head fell off during trampoline dunk attempt

Everyone has dreamed of flying through the air for acrobatic dunks, but few people ever consider the risk of going up from a trampoline-assisted alley-oop and having your head fall off.

Everyone has dreamed of flying through the air for acrobatic dunks, but few people ever consider the risk of going up from a trampoline-assisted alley-oop and having your head fall off.

The Pacers mascot suffered that very fate on Tuesday night while attempting a front flip dunk.

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​Not only did Boomer the Panther fail to slam home a cool dunk for the spectators, but also he likely left many of the children in attendance very confused.

Fans were treated to a 101-97 victory over the Pistons to help wash away the images of an anthropomorphic Panthers head falling off.