cops bust steak knife wielding man the staples center

A steak knife-wielding man held police and security guards at bay for nearly half an hour at the Staples Center before the Los Angeles Clippers' game Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, authorities said.

The staple centers general manager, said the man was not identified because he came in a venue employee entrance. He said security officers tried to block his entry, but the man was brandishing the blade.

The man was taken away after half an hour and after that the fans could re-enter the staple center. The game started a little late but not more than 20 minutes.

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fans had to be evacuated from the staple

center for half an hour.