The Miami Heat are knocked out standing in the NBA Finals. The mascot of the Florida club too. In the primary sense of the term. Present at the Kaseya Center for the fourth game of the NBA Finals, won 108-95 by the Denver Nuggets, Conor Mc Gregor had to simulate a fight with the Heat's mascot, "Burnie", on the floor during a timeout. A classic animation. Issue ? The MMA superstar obviously didn't hold back. Or he thought the costume was going to protect the man under "Burnie" more. Because as various sources have reported, he had to be taken to the emergency room! The person concerned was finally able to return home quickly, after having received treatment and medication for the pain.
Good news ? “Burnie” is fine. “It's the tenacity of the Miami Heat that we are talking about,” laughed Erik Spoelstra, the Miami coach, in front of the press. “We won't reveal who it is, but he can take a punch and get back up. There will not be a lack of time,” joked the double NBA champion coach. In the meantime, the time is no joke for the players of the Heat, led 1-3 in the series and who must win in Denver on Monday to stay alive.