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Utah Jazz's 'rowdy' fan base back in spotlight among NBA stars such as Kevin Durant, Steph Curry

SALT LAKE CITY — A five-letter expletive word that rhymes with rich is what Kevin Durant shouted to a random fan after blowing a kiss while back trotting down the hardwood at Vivint Arena.

With a sellout crowd in attendance, the Golden State Warriors star embraced the banter after nailing a free throw late in the second quarter before responding.

The Utah Jazz would go on to beat the defending champion Warriors, 108-103, on Wednesday, but the incident was the latest example in the visiting NBA player-Utah fan saga in the Jazz’s home arena.

" The crowd is loud.