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Ben Wallace went for a layup was fouled by Ron Artest. Wallace pushed Artest in the face-- and that is when the fight & people throwing sh-t at them started.

2006-11-10 17:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Mom 4 · 0 0

The brawl began with 45.9 seconds remaining in the game, with Indiana leading 97-82. Pistons forward/center Ben Wallace drove to the basket and was about to put up a shot when Pacers forward Ron Artest fouled him. Upset at being fouled hard when the game's outcome had effectively been decided, Wallace responded by shoving Artest. Several players from both teams joined the fray, resulting in an altercation.

The focus of the on-court scuffling gradually moved away from Artest. He then climbed up on the scorer's table and laid down on it. Angered by Artest taunting him and pretending to give a radio interview while lying on the table, Wallace threw a towel at him. A spectator, John Green, then threw a cup at Artest while he was lying on the table. Artest responded by charging into the stands and confronted the man he mistakenly believed was responsible (Doug Overturf) triggering a violent response from nearby spectators. Pacers Stephen Jackson and David Harrison followed Artest into the stands, resulting in more punching and grappling with spectators.
Artest being escorted off the court by Chuck Person.
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Artest being escorted off the court by Chuck Person.

Several spectators were struck by Pacer players, while a few retaliated with punches of their own, including Green. Others threw cups of beer and soda at Pacer players. Two spectators angrily walked onto the court. One of them, A.J. Shackleford, confronted Artest, who was making his way back to the court. Artest punched him, which started another melee that eventually included several Pacer players, most notably Jermaine O'Neal, who was shown on video striking another fan, later identified as Charlie Haddad.

A Palace administrator called the game with 45.9 seconds remaining, and the Pacers were awarded a 97-82 win. More beer, soda, ice, popcorn and even a chair were thrown at Pacer players and other personnel as they were escorted from the court. No players from either team spoke to the media before leaving the arena.

It was estimated that nine spectators were injured, though none of the injuries were thought to be serious. Two of the injured were taken to a local hospital.

2006-11-11 15:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by Allie M 3 · 0 0

Detroit Pistons

2006-11-11 21:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0 0

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