NBA issues punishments to Jose Alvarado and Mark Williams after ugly on-court fistfight during Pelicans-Suns game
The NBA suspended Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado for two games and Suns center Mark Williams for one following a third-quarter fistfight during Phoenix’s 123-114 win in New Orleans. The altercation led to immediate ejections and shifted focus away from the game. Coaches cited fatigue from a back-to-back, while both teams now adjust to short-term absences.
The NBA suspended Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado for two games and Suns center Mark Williams for one following a third-quarter fistfight during Phoenix’s 123-114 win in New Orleans. The altercation led to immediate ejections and shifted focus away from the game. Coaches cited fatigue from a back-to-back, while both teams now adjust to short-term absences.
