Overview
- The confrontation erupted just after a positional push by Phoenix center Mark Williams against Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado.
- Alvarado turned toward Williams as shoving escalated into punches, with at least one blow from Alvarado landing.
- Officials ejected both players late in the third quarter during a game Phoenix won 123-114.
- The meeting capped a two-night set in New Orleans that the Suns swept, a context reporters linked to rising tensions.
- Coverage underscored the size gap between the players, with Williams at roughly 2.13 meters and Alvarado at about 1.83.