Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is restrained by an official as he reacts to a fan in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/Associated Press
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Refs stop the game after a Hawks fan heckles LeBron

Play was briefly halted during the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 107-109 victory at State Farm Arena as security escorted Carlos, her husband and two others out of the arena for allegedly lobbing obscenities at James. 

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I guess we could all unfollow her IG now if we wanted.

"To say things escalated quickly at yesterday's game is an understatement and I want to apologize for losing my cool and removing my mask in the heat of the moment," Carlos posted on her Instagram page. "My husband is a huge sports fan and we're passionate people, and let's be real: sports wouldn't be sports with a little trash-talking."

James told reporters the exchange went "a little bit out of bounds" and "too close to comfort for me" while noting the situation was blown a bit out of proportion. 

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"At the end of the day, I'm happy fans are back in the building," James said. "I miss that interaction."