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During Saturday night’s game, New Orleans’ Jose Alvarado and Phoenix’s Mark Williams were both ejected in the third quarter. The incident began when the 6-foot Alvarado tried to dodge a screen set by the 7-foot-1 Williams, leading to a slight shove that quickly escalated into a series of punches. After review, both players were removed from the game.
Alvarado initially committed a foul by pushing Williams, but the Suns’ big man retaliated by shoving Alvarado in the back, which caused the situation to intensify. When a punch was thrown, both players were ejected, and such an act results in an automatic suspension.
This altercation occurred during the second consecutive night of back-to-back games for both teams, with the added familiarity possibly increasing tensions. Phoenix won both matchups with a score of 123-114.
Fan Take: Incidents like these remind fans how quickly emotions can flare on the court, affecting player availability and team dynamics. Suspensions resulting from fights emphasize the league’s commitment to sportsmanship and could lead to more cautious play in future high-stakes games.
