THE STORY
On November 19, 2004, during an NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons, a foul by Ron Artest on Ben Wallace triggered a brawl. After a fan threw a drink at Artest while he was on the scorer's table, he entered the stands, escalating the fight between players and fans. The game was stopped with 45.9 seconds left, leading to major suspensions and fines.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Indiana Pacers; Detroit Pistons; Ron Artest; Ben Wallace
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident remains one of the most infamous in NBA history, leading to major changes in league policies regarding player-fan interactions and security measures at games.