What happened: Multiple objects landed during the third quarter of Chicago's 73-70 win over Golden State on Friday, one night after Atlanta's 124-88 victory in Los Angeles was delayed. Arena personnel cleared the court in Chicago; security detained a male suspect in Los Angeles before police cited and released him.
Why it matters: The back-to-back disruptions revive a pattern that affected games across five cities in 2025 and resulted in arrests. Objects thrown from the stands pose safety risks and can bring ejection, league bans and prosecution.
By the numbers: The affected games were decided by three and 36 points and occurred on consecutive nights. Six WNBA games were targeted during a two-week stretch in 2025.
What to watch: League security measures and further law-enforcement action bear watching as the regular season continues.