Video shows Rockets fan’s sucker punch of Pelicans coach

Just as the Houston Rockets wrapped up their win against the New Orleans Pelicans last weekend, a fan took a swing at an assistant coach at courtside, hitting the assistant in the head. The fan in the red shirt then turns around and tries to leave through the crowd. That scene was captured on camera inside Toyota Center last Saturday. ABC13 obtained video showing the nasty surprise punch. Manuel Garcia, 38, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault. He is suspected of punching Joe Boylan. Garcia’
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