What happened in the NBA on November 19 2004?

The Malice at the Palace (also known as the Pacers–Pistons brawl) occurred during a National Basketball Association (NBA) game between the Indiana Pacers and the defending champion Detroit Pistons on Friday, November 19, 2004, at The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States.

Why is it called Malice in the Palace?

On November 19, 2004, Ron Artest of the Indiana Pacers jumps into the stands to confront a Detroit Pistons fan who throws a drink at him as he rests on the scorers’ table. This ignites what becomes known as “Malice at the Palace,” one of the more infamous moments in sports history.

Who did Ron Artest get in a fight with?

Wallace
The ordeal, known as the “Malice at the Palace,” is 17 years old, having taken place on Nov. 19, 2004. After Wallace shoved Artest, both team benches emptied to control the feud. The fight seemed over after just a few moments, but then Pistons fan John Green threw a beer at Artest, who was laying on the scorers table.

How did Ben Wallace lose his brother?

The brother of Ben Wallace died Saturday after a lengthy illness. The Rev. James McBride, the oldest of Wallace’s brothers, was 58. Wallace missed two games in late January and a handful of practices and shootarounds — including the one Friday in Philadelphia — due to a family matter.

What was the worst Brawl in NBA history?

Malice At The Palace
Netflix released a documentary on the “Malice At The Palace” between the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers in 2004. On November 19, 2004, the biggest fight in NBA history, and maybe all of professional sports history took place in Detroit, Michigan, at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

What is the largest fine in sports history?

In what is officially the largest fine ever issued in the history of sports, the McLaren-Mercedes Team was ordered to pay a $100 million fine in 2007.

Are Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace related?

Ben and Rasheed Wallace (no relation 😂😂) | Basketball pictures, Detroit basketball, Basketball players.