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Several sportswriters said the brawl was not as violent as the Pacers–Pistons brawl two years before, and 81% of respondents in a SportsNation poll said the biggest difference between the two brawls was that it "didn't involve players going into the stands and fighting fans". Because Anthony's suspension was longer than twelve games, he was eligible to appeal to an arbitrator however, Anthony eventually announced he would not attempt one, saying he did not "want to be a further distraction". Seven players were suspended for a total of 47 games, and the players lost in excess of US$1.2 million in salary. NBA Commissioner David Stern reacted with strict penalties for the players involved, stating, "It is our obligation to take the strongest possible steps to avoid such failures in the future".

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Linas Kleiza made one of two free throws off of the initial flagrant foul by Collins, as Smith, who would have been the one to shoot the free throws after being the recipient of the foul, was among those ejected. No fans came onto the court during the entire ordeal, which prevented any repetition of the Pacers–Pistons brawl from two years before. All ten players on the court at the time of the incident were ejected by the officiating crew that consisted of Bavetta, Violet Palmer, and Robbie Robinson. Collins also ran down the court to get at Anthony but was blocked by Nenê and Smith. Jared Jeffries immediately tried to attack Anthony but tripped over Camby before being restrained by coaches and teammates, while Anthony backed up towards the Nuggets' bench. Īs the fighting was seemingly coming to an end, Anthony confronted Collins and punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground. David Lee tried to hold Smith back, but Smith broke free and charged into Robinson, causing both players to fall into the photographers and front row courtside seats before they were quickly separated by teammates. As Smith stood up to confront Collins, Nate Robinson pulled Smith away, and then began pushing and shouting at him. Smith on a fast break by slapping his arms around Smith's neck, knocking him to the floor Collins was immediately whistled for a Flagrant 2 Foul by official Dick Bavetta, meaning Collins was to be immediately ejected. The Knicks' Mardy Collins fouled the Nuggets' J. R. The incident occurred with 1:15 remaining in the Knicks' home game at Madison Square Garden, where the Nuggets were leading 119–100. Forward Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points to lead the Nuggets, and center Marcus Camby added 24 points and 9 rebounds Stephon Marbury scored a season-high 31 points for the Knicks. The Knicks briefly came within ten points with ten minutes left in the game, but the Nuggets went on a 12–2 run and were never threatened again. Despite trailing the entire game, the Knicks came as close as two points in the first half, However, the Nuggets regrouped and closed the half with a 13-point advantage, and continued to lead in the second half by as much as 26 points in the third quarter. Several writers said the NBA had penalized the players excessively because it wanted to keep its image free from violence.Įntering the game, the New York Knicks had a record of 9–17 while the Denver Nuggets sported a 13–9 record.

When suspensions were announced, seven players were suspended without pay for a combined total of 47 games.Īlthough they were not penalized, Nuggets coach George Karl and Knicks coach Isiah Thomas were both scrutinized for their part in the brawl, while Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony was criticized for harming his image as a star. All ten players on the floor at the time were ejected after the altercation was finished. The fight briefly spilled into the stands, and also stretched to the other end of the court. Several players joined in the confrontation and began to make physical contact. Smith in the closing seconds of the game. The fight began with a flagrant foul by Knicks guard Mardy Collins on Nuggets guard J. This altercation became the most penalized on-court fight in the NBA since the Malice at the Palace, which occurred on November 19, 2004. The Knicks–Nuggets brawl was an on-court altercation at a National Basketball Association (NBA) game between the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, December 16, 2006. Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.ĭick Bavetta, Violet Palmer, Robbie RobinsonĪltitude Sports and Entertainment (Nuggets) Madison Square Garden, the site of the brawl