Video: Steven Adams intervenes in ugly courtside incident

Video: Steven Adams intervenes in ugly courtside incident

An ugly incident with a fan has marred the Oklahoma City Thunder's opening night win over the Philadelphia Sixers, with Steven Adams forced to interject after his teammate was at the end of some abuse from a fan sitting courtside.

Celebrating a hard-fought lay-up finish, All Star teammate Russell Westbrook was confronted by the incensed Philadelphia supporter, who proceeded to make an offensive gesture directly at his face while screaming an obscenity.

Kiwi enforcer Adams immediately came to the fore, having a stern word with the fan while a bemused Westbrook pleaded with a referee that he should be thrown out of the arena.

He got his wish, as just minutes later the surly spectator was escorted from his seat to the exits.

Watch the video of the incident above

Newshub.