Dec. 28, 2025, 11:03 p.m. ET
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams were suspended for their recent on-court brawl, the NBA announced on Sunday.
Alvarado was given a two-game suspension for his role in the altercation. Williams was given a one-game suspension.
The Suns earned a 123-114 victory over the Pelicans, but in the final minutes of the third quarter, the two players started to exchange blows.
Collin Gillespie of the Suns had the ball at midcourt while Williams began to set up a screen, attempting to guard Alvarado.
The officials on the court quickly blew the whistle to call a defensive foul on Alvarado, leading to him briefly turning toward the referee to express his displeasure before he turned back around to exchange words with the Suns’ center.
The two exchanged words briefly and exchanged punches before the benches were cleared to break up the scuffle.
Both players were given technical fouls and ejected from the game.
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