Steve Kerr comes to Jalen Brunson's defense a day after Knicks guard jeered by Pistons fans
- Fans at Little Caesars Arena directed a profane chant at Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Game 3.
- The incident occurred during the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Detroit Pistons.
- Fans repeatedly directed the three-word chant, which contained a profanity, at Brunson throughout the game.
- Warriors coach Steve Kerr defended Brunson and other players subjected to similar fan language.
- The events sparked discussion about fan conduct standards and crossing acceptable lines at games.
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Kerr defends Brunson after Pistons fans boo the Knicks player.
By LARRY LAGE DETROIT (AP) — New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was booed nearly every time he touched the ball in Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons. Brunson heard far worse Thursday night during a win that gave the Knicks a 2-1 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Fans at Little Caesars Arena directed a three-word chant at Brunson, starting with a four-letter expletive and ending with his name, numerous times.

Steve Kerr comes to Jalen Brunson's defense a day after Knicks guard jeered by Pistons fans
DETROIT (AP) — New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was booed almost every time he touched the ball in Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons.
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