Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams were both ejected from Saturday’s game in New Orleans after a brief fight late in the third quarter, writes Rashad Milligan of NOLA.com.
Alvarado was whistled for a foul after pushing Williams, who was attempting to set a screen, with two hands (YouTube link). As Alvarado looked to the official to plead his case, Williams returned the favor with his own two-handed shove.
The 6’0″ Alvarado confronted the 7’1″ Williams, who dismissively tried to forearm Alvarado out of the way. Undeterred, Alvarado grabbed Williams’ left arm and jersey and a brief scuffle ensued, with Williams and then Alvarado both throwing right-handed punches that connected.
Williams also punched down at Alvarado with his left hand as the players were being separated, but it’s unclear from the video if it connected. Both players were ejected for the incident.
After the game, which Phoenix won, Suns head coach Jordan Ott said he had not yet reviewed a video of the altercation, per The Associated Press.
“I saw it start, and then all of a sudden everyone jumped in,” Ott said. “Obviously, it happens. It just feels like the lack of sleep the second night of a back-to-back, something always tends to happen. Last night, there were a lot of free throws; tonight there wasn’t as much. They let us play tonight, which is something we enjoy. They got tangled up, and obviously they both got thrown out.”
The NBA tends to be pretty strict when it comes to fights, especially when punches are thrown, so fines and suspensions could be coming for Alvarado and Williams.
Every team that Dillion Brooks goes to end up having fights and plays dirty. He is just a negative attitude that rubs off on the entire team.
Did you watch the video? Alvarado started it.
i didn’t watch the game so i do not know what kled up to the fight
Wonderful insight so basically you have no idea what happened at all in the entire situation but Mark Williams plays on the same team as a guy you don’t like so he probably did something dirty to start it earlier lol.
well dark ghost how come every team that Brooks goes to starts to have fights with other teams? First it was Grizzlies but now they are not fighting with other teams. Then it was teh Rockets fighting now they are not fighting. Now its the suns that are having fights with other teams when last year they didn’t. Do you see the trend here?
Bro did you even watch the incident? Like you already said you didn’t want the game which is hilarious to have a take on something you didn’t even see. But did you even watch the YouTube 2 minute clip of it? The scary thing here is you actually believe what you are saying and you have zero clue what even happened. Mark Williams moves to the set a screen does not touch or have and contact with Alvarado. Before the screen is even set Alvarado two hand shoves Williams in the chest. Williams pushes him back with one had in clearly a get off of me what is your deal push. Alvarado then turns grabs Williams’s shirt and throws the first punch. How in gods name can that be linked to Dillion Brooks being on the team?!? The was completely started and escalated by Alverado.
My comment is about the team attitude not the play. 1 of the YouTube post the announcer were saying Williams said something Alvarado took offense at. Now listen closely I was talking about Brooks bad attitude that is rubbing off on the suns. This is the third incident this season they have been in but don’t remember any last year. So stay on topic it’s about Brooks negative attitude. Stop changing goal post.
Why do you have two accounts arc?
For times like these when somebody flatly comments so I can’t reply or post. Been happening a lot I have a stocker that flags my comments. I didn’t post anything against standards so why?
Arc, youre a good guy. I respect your opinions and IQ, but this wasn’t on Dillion Brooks. This was on Alvarado having little man syndrome. It literally said Williams went to set a screen and Alvarado pushed him in the back. That’s a coward move, pushing or hitting someone from behind. Nothing to do with Brooks. He wasn’t even involved in the original scuffle. This shows to me how much you try and find the blame for someone who you have utter dislike for. Nothing wrong with you not liking Brooks, but this was all started by Alvarado. Brooks talking trash or whatever is simply your opinion or here say.
I expect Alvarado getting 5 games and Williams 2 games.
It will be the suns undoing because Brooks will end up having them lose focus. I seen Green do it with warriors and they lose focus.
This is hilarious 😂 you’re saying talking trash talk hurting that Mark Williams said hurt another grown man’s feelings is Dillion Brooks’s fault.
So let me get this straight Dillion Brook’s “negative” attitude which has without question hugely impacted the suns in a positive manner compared to last years comatose team is responsible for Mark Williams saying something the got Alvarado to deep in his feelings he pushed and punched Mark Williams for attempting to set a screen. That’s what you’re saying lol.
You know what man you’re right nobody in the history of the league talks trash or has so much aura as Dillion Brooks has to make other men get offended by things that his teammate said. It’s all Dillion Brooks fault. I think the clips that Real 2k posted below with all of Alverado’s skirmishes including a 3 game suspension can all be linked that the fact that Dillion Brooks plays in the NBA.
No I am saying Brooks negative attitude brushes off on his team mates. CG been in 2 dirty plays but was never a player getting a T before. Rockets last year. Why he wears out his welcome at each team he goes to.
My guy you not liking Dillion Brooks is fine but you are so wrong about this situation it’s laughable. This had everything to do with Alverado and nothing to do with anyone else. Give it up man you’re wrong put down the shovel and quit digging.
@arc89 so you’re saying that all the teams that don’t have Brooks never fight? Laughable
Must be because they are Dubs homers. They are all wired weirdly.
Catfight!!!!
Yesterday was (yet another) rough day for Ga Tech fans as we blew the Pop Tarts Bowl but that overhand right from Jose that connected on former Blue Devil Mark Williams definitely eased the pain a bit.
They shouldn’t have ejected Williams, seems like he was trying to get Alvardo off of him more than actually fight. I only saw the clip, so not sure if Williams did anything in the lead up like rough screen or elbows in post.
A 7footer would know it isn’t a good look to fight a barely 6ft guy.
This is not Alvarado’s first scrap IIRC. He’s the little guy that is always trying to start stuff with bigger dudes. Probably needs that mentality to succeed but every now and then it’s going to boil over.
Alvarado & Amen Thompson… two months ago.
link to espn.ph
Alvarado vs Thomas Bryant (3-game suspension back in 2024)
link to x.com
Exactly what I thought. At his size, without that mentality he probably isn’t in the league.
Alvarado & Kevin Porter Jr (3 years ago)
link to youtube.com
It didn’t seem like Williams was trying to punch Alvarado, more like he was trying to shove him off. The whole fight was like when a kitten attacks a big dog and the dog doesn’t know how to react
A 7 footer with hands is pretty rare to be honest