The largest brawl in NBA history, known as the “Malice at the Palace,” took place on November 19, 2004, during a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons. The altercation began when a fan threw a drink at Pacers player Ron Artest, sparking a chaotic fight between players and fans. The NBA issued severe penalties: Ron Artest was suspended for 86 games, Stephen Jackson for 30 games, and Jermaine O’Neal for 25 games. Combined fines and lost salary from suspensions reached $11.2 milli

This pitched battle is the most violent brawl in NBA history. It happened in the 2004/05 season and involved the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers teams as well as local fans. It all started with a hard foul, but a glass of Coca-Cola sparked madness in the stadium. The NBA imposed the harshest penalty in its history. | The Cracks