Overview
- The confrontation began after contact on a screen when José Alvarado protested a call and then approached Mark Williams.
- Shoves and punches were exchanged, with one Alvarado punch connecting, before teammates and arena security separated the players.
- Officials issued immediate ejections a little over two minutes before the end of the third quarter.
- Phoenix won 123-114 at the Smoothie King Center, completing a two-game sweep over New Orleans.
- The notable size disparity—Alvarado at about 1.83 meters and Williams over 2.13—drew wide attention across media and social platforms.