Rockets owner Leslie Alexander approaches ref during live action

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Immediately after that play, Alexander can be seen in his seat holding out both arms.

A freakish scene unfolded during Game 5 of the first-round National Basketball Association playoff series between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder when a fan approached a referee while the ball was in play.

Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com noted Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon attempted to stop Alexander. Kennedy was watching the court when Alexander approached from behind to give the official an earful for several seconds before walking away.

Houston Rockets center Nene celebrates a basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City Sunday
Rockets owner Leslie Alexander approaches ref during live action

It appeared Alexander was complaining about a call that wasn't made before he sat back down.

Alexander said, "I was upset, really upset", when asked about the incident at halftime of Tuesday's contest, per Watkins.

An investigation has been opened into Alexander's conduct, the league announced after the game. Houston leads the series 3-1 with a chance to advance on Tuesday.

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