Tensions ran high at the Smoothie King Center at the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat. As soon as the last quarter began, Kevin Love, a player from the Miami Heat, fouled one of his rivals, Zion Williamson, in an unsportsmanlike manner to prevent him from scoring.
The referee called a foul and Naji Marshall, from the Pelicans, ran over and shoved Love. Immediately afterward, a brawl ensued, and players from both teams joined in. Several punches were thrown, which caused the game to stop for several minutes.
Pelicans and Heat fight 👀 pic.twitter.com/ifVw6dcdsG
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The referees decided to eject four players involved in the fight: Jimmy Butler and Thomas Bryant (Heat) along with Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall (Pelicans).
The game ended with a 106-95 victory for the Heat.
