The Suns and Pelicans met for a second straight night on Saturday, and after a close win in Phoenix on Friday, tensions were high for the rematch.
They boiled over late in the third quarter when Mark Williams and Jose Alvarado tangled following a screen that showed Alvarado being called for a foul after pushing Williams. Williams said something to Alvarado who grabbed the Suns big man and the two started going at it, Alvarado throwing punches and connecting with a right hook.
Both Alvarado and Williams were ejected for their roles in the brawl, which was a far more legitimate fight than most brawls we see happen on an NBA court. The best part of it all was Jordan Poole’s face in the background when Alvarado landed the punch (0:35 mark of the video above).
Alvarado was still hot from being pulled away and sprinted back, seemingly ready to continue things in the hallway near the locker room. He’ll likely face some pretty harsh punishment from the NBA as the one responsible for escalating things and connecting on a punch.
Williams has been less aggressive in his role in the brouhaha and will await the NBA’s decision on whether he will receive disciplinary measures more severe than expulsion.
The Suns continued to win, 123-114, after struggling to earn back-to-back wins in New Orleans and improve to 18-13 this season as they battle for a playoff spot in the West.
