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Miami Heat's Mascot Punched By Connor McGregor

Miami Heat Burnie

Photo: Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images

What started out as a funny skit turned into a trip to the ER for the Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie. During game 4 of NBA Finals game on Friday, UFC star Conor McGregor punched the mascot twice in a skit meant to promote a pain relief spray.

As part of the theatrics, Burnie had on giant boxing gloves and it was supposed to be all fun and games. Instead, McGregor hit the mascot with two left-hand punches. The first one on the side of the head and the second when Burnie hit fell to the floor. The person in the mascot was then taken to the hospital, got pain medication and was discharged. According to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, Burnie is ready to bounce back for Game 6.


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