Did anyone see the brawl at the Pacers/Pistons game? If you haven't seen it yet, it's gonna be all over the news! Wow! Fucking crazy!

i don't like sports but i like it when they brawl.

Anxiety said:

Oh, then you'll appreciate this one!!! A fan threw a beer or something at Ron Artest...he jumps into the crowd and starts throwing punches...then some other fan clocks another player from behind on the dome! Later, some fan is on the court and Jermaine O'Neil absolutely CLOBBERS him! Seriously! I wouldn't be surprised if the guy's nose was broken! Turn on ESPN right now or probably even any news network and they'll probably be showing clips! It's one of the best brawls I've seen!

(sad note: I saw a slow-mo clip of a young kid crying cause he was scared - kids shouldn't have to see that kind of stuff. But adults like me love it!)

Kids should be scared by sporting events sometimes. It makes men out of them - especially the girls.

Anxiety said:

Saw it - CRAZY!!! When it got into the stands I couldn't believe it. LAWD...

CalhounSq said:

I know! I mean I want to say that the players were WRONG in going into the stands, but they were getting beer and stuff thrown at them! I don't think I would have been able to control myself if I was being pelted with beer and taunted all game...

Pacers Brawl With Fans During Pistons Game




By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Fists were flying. So were cups, plastic bottles and even a chair in one of the ugliest NBA brawls ever — and Indiana's Ron Artest was right in the middle of it. Artest and Stephen Jackson charged into the stands and fought with fans in the final minute of their game against the Detroit Pistons (news) on Friday night, and the brawl forced an early end to the Pacers' 97-82 win.



Officials stopped the game with 45.9 seconds remaining after pushing and shoving between the teams spilled into the stands once fans got involved by throwing things at the players near the scorer's table.


"It's the ugliest thing I've seen as a coach or player," said Pistons coach Larry Brown, who was in the middle of the confrontation, trying to break it up.


After several minutes of players fighting with fans in the stands, a chair, beer, ice, and popcorn were thrown at the Pacers as they made their way to the locker room in one of the scariest brawls in an NBA game.


"I felt like I was fighting for my life out there," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. "I'm sorry the game had to end this way."


The Palace announcer said the game was being stopped and pleaded with fans not to throw things.


It all started when Detroit's Ben Wallace went in for a layup and was fouled hard by Artest from behind, and escalated when Artest stormed into the stands after being hit by a full cup.


After being fouled, Wallace wheeled around and pushed Artest in the face. The benches emptied and punches were thrown.


As the players continued shoving each other near center court and coaches tried to restore order, Artest sprawled out on his back on the scorer's table, looking relaxed.


Just when it appeared tempers had died down, Artest was struck by a cup and beverage thrown from the stands. He jumped up, and charged into the stands, throwing punches as he climbed over seats.


Fans were punching back, and Jackson and another teammate joined Artest in the melee.


"I was worried about Stephen Jackson and Artest, as silly as they were acting," Brown said.


Security personnel and ushers tried to break up the fighting. Former Pistons player Rick Mahorn, who was seated courtside as a Detroit radio analyst, tried to stop the brawl in the stands.


"The police investigation is ongoing and that's it," said Pistons spokesman Matt Dobek, who refused to further comment .


Detroit's Rasheed Wallace and Indiana's David Harrison were also in or near the stands. Both were trying to break up the fights.


Later, a man in a Pistons jersey approached Artest on the court, shouting at him. Artest punched him in the face, knocking the man to the floor before leaving the court. Artest was pulled away, and the fan charged back. Jermaine O'Neal stepped in and punched the man.


"The NBA is withholding comment until it can review the incident," NBA spokesman Tim Frank said.


Players from both teams left the arena without comment.

Quentin Richardson of the Phoenix Suns (news) watched the brawl on television.

"I have never seen a fight like that in a game since I was in high school," he said. "Man, there are going to be some lawsuits. You don't think some of those fans aren't going to want some NBA money?"

Lamar Odom of the Lakers saw it for the first time as he was being interviewed.

"Whoooo. When you see things like that, just think about what it takes for NBA players to go into a crowd," Odom said. "Sometimes fans get kind of out of hand, but it must have taken a lot for NBA players to go into a crowd and start a fight."

Police prevented reporters from crossing the loading dock to get to Indiana's locker room or the area where the Pacers' bus was located.

"I'm just embarrassed for our league and disappointed for our young people to see that," Brown said.

Artest has been involved in some bizarre situations, but his latest antics topped them all.

Earlier this month, he was benched for two games for asking Carlisle for time off because of a busy schedule that included promoting a soon-to-be released rap album.

Artest also destroyed television monitors at Madison Square Garden two years ago and missed the team flight to Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals at Detroit last season.

He has proved to be as talented as he is unpredictable.

Before the contest was stopped, Artest had quite a game and the Pacers were dominating the defending NBA champions in their first meeting since the Eastern Conference finals.

Artest scored 17 of his 24 points in the first quarter and the Pacers led by 20 in the second. Detroit used a 9-0 outburst early in the fourth quarter to close within 82-77.

The Pacers put the game away when Austin Croshere and Jackson made 3-pointers on consecutive possessions to push their lead to 12 points with 4:31 left.

Despite the lopsided score in the final minute, most of the key players for both teams were still in the game.

The contest drew a capacity crowd of 22,076, but it had thinned toward the end of the game as the Pacers pulled away.

Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 20 points.

Indiana (7-2) has the best record in the East and the Pistons fell to 4-4.

The Pacers' next game is Saturday night at home against Orlando. Detroit hosts Charlotte on Sunday.

Notes:@ Musical artist Kid Rock and Chris Chelios of the Red Wings sat next to each other at courtside. "That was unbelievable," Chelios said after the game.

lovemachine said:

Did you see Jermaine absolutely CLOCK that guy!?!?!?! Holy shit!

ReturnOfDOOK said:

Everybody was acting a damn fool. Players threw punches yes, but fans seemed to throw more punches than players!! The slowed it down on ESPN & you could see fans going at Artest & that other Pacer in the stands NON STOP... I don't blamer the plaers for getting in a punch or 2... or 5

ReturnOfDOOK said:

Yea, that muthafucka should have stayed in his seat

CalhounSq said:

I'm sure he's thinking the same thing right now!!! hahahahah! "What the fuck was I thinking? These are professional athletes and I'm a fat slob!" hahahaha! Man, Jermaine sat his ass DOWN! WOW!

ReturnOfDOOK said:

that was the same man that got clocked twice Artest hit him the first time and then he came back for more...and Jermaine got him.

Sheer MADNESS.....and I love it. I didn't catch the actual game, but when I got back in and turned on Sportscenter it was the top story. ESPN normally re-air their games around 3 am. But Sportscenter showed the actual brawl from start to finish without commentary.

Who saw the player from the Pacers (forgot his name) come back out of the tunnel with that dustpan? I'm like, what the hell is he gonna do with that? The whole thing was a laugh riot from my point of view....but being an actual fan in the stands, it would've been a scary situation. And that poor old lady gettin' knocked down Bless her heart.

"but" edit
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AnckSuNamun said:

Hahahahah! Yeah - that guy had a rough night of "getting-my-ass-kicked"! Hahaha! What the hell is he thinking trying to go up against professional athletes!?!? Seriously!

AnckSuNamun said:

He was gonna "clean house"!!!! Hello? Is this thing on?

ReturnOfDOOK said:

AnckSuNamun said:

I just saw the fight and all I have to say is DAYUM. That was a riot, I thought EVERYONE was going to get involved. It was real funny. You know them people in the arena are going to sue the piss out of the Pacers, NBA or both. Plus the fines are going to be astronomical. Just watch.
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Ron Artest cd drops Nov 23rd


and ya'll think we punks in Indiana.....




ok..that was some dumb ass shit but I can't stop watching



EVERYONE is at fault, fans, players, security....everyone.

I think its bullshit if some of these fans get to sue. They were responsible...as well as the players.
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Rhondab said:

Lawd have mercy.

Spoilt NBA players aren't the smartest.

Why the fuck are u laughing at this and finding it so entertaining???

It's disgraceful and you should be embarrased and ashamed. What a bunch of morons.

God bless America!

Hey people are u feeling all right?? It's funny that no one has mention the children who had to witness this spectacle and were cying in fear, because of a bunch of over paid, wanna be rappers can't control themselves.

How about the elder lady who was knocked over and was getting trampled??

1st: Why the hell was Ron Artest laying on the table for?? Oh that's right he is too cool to just walk away and be responsible athlete, no looking like a dumb ass.

2nd: No fan should EVER throw anything at an athlete, that just shows no class.
Let the pros play their game
3rd: How did Artest know who threw what?? If he would of just stayed on the floor NONE OF THIS WOULD OF HAPPENED!!! They should of just let security handle that dude!!

But that's right the players in the NBA can't be touch because of the money they make, Ron Artest will have plenty of time to promote his "rap-less album" that no one is going to buy anyway. way too go...dumb ass!!

Jermaine O'Neil get ready to pay up..

This all might sound harsh on my end, but when you play any professional sport you are labled a"role model", like it or not it sends the wrong message to our children when stuff like this happens.

Sad people only remember who gets suckerd punched.

bds70 said:

Um, HELLOOOOO.....Read the WHOLE thread.


Yep. You're right bout that. Bunch of dumbasses.

Ah Detroit! :swoon:

You make me proud in so many ways.

bds70 said:

Ummm.....a couple of people (including me) talked about the kids....

Anxiety said:

hockey fan perchance? I love hockey, and not even *just* for the fights

Somebody post a video link for those of us that are too poor to afford cable tv!