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An NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday turned into a night of fighting.
In the third quarter, Suns center Mark Williams attempted to get into position to set a screen on Pelicans guard José Alvarado as Phoenix’s Collin Gillespie attempted to make a move around him. Alvarado used both hands to try to push Williams out of his way, but was fouled.
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New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns players break up a fight during the third quarter before both were ejected during an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado, left, and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) fight during the third quarter before both were ejected during an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Alvarado complained and then went straight to Williams’ face after the center gave him a light push. The two then mixed it up with Alvarado landing a right hook. Williams also took his share of shots in the hand-to-hand combat.
Players from both teams broke up the fight. Alvarado and Williams were ejected from the game.
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Phoenix won the game, 123-114, to move to 18-13 on the season. Williams finished with 10 points in 11 minutes and grabbed eight rebounds. Devin Booker led the Suns with 20 points on 6-of-18 shooting from the field.
New Orleans fell to 8-25 with the loss. Alvarado had seven points and two steals in 14 minutes. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 24 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field. He made six triples in the game. Derik Queen added 21 points.
New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego is held back by his assistant coaches as he discusses a decision during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
The Suns will remain on the road to face the Washington Wizards on Monday night.
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The Pelicans welcome the New York Knicks to town on Monday night.
