THE STORY
On November 19, 2004, during a game between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills, a hard foul by Pacers' Ron Artest on Pistons' Ben Wallace led to a brawl involving players and fans. The game was halted with 45.9 seconds remaining, resulting in multiple player suspensions and charges against both players and fans.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Indiana Pacers
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident, known as the 'Malice at the Palace,' remains one of the most infamous in NBA history, highlighting the potential for violence when tensions escalate between players and fans.