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Pelicans Guard Jose Alvarado and Suns Center Mark Williams Ejected After Fight
- On Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams were ejected after a late third-quarter altercation officials called a far more legitimate fight.
- Alvarado pushing through a Williams ball screen triggered a foul call, then Williams shoved Alvarado after verbal sparring, leading to punches exchanged.
- Both players landed right hands before officials separated them, and Alvarado sprinted toward the back after being pulled away, appearing ready to continue the confrontation.
- Alvarado is expected to face stiff discipline while Williams awaits the league decision, and Phoenix Suns won 123-114 to complete a two-game sweep in New Orleans.
- Pelicans coach James Borrego said he had not been able to view video of the fight, and coaches attributed the dustup to competitiveness and fatigue.
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With an 8-25 record, nobody expected the New Orleans Pelicans to cause an upset against the Phoenix Suns. Yet the match became a talking point due to an altercation between the Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and the Suns center Mark Williams. But it was Jordan Poole’s reaction that stole the limelight, and the fans were quick to enjoy it since the 26-year-old knows a thing or two about taking it on the chin. With 2:06 left in the third quarter, Al…
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Booker leads Suns past Pelicans 123-114 after Alvarado and Williams exchange punches in testy game
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Devin Booker scored 20 points, including two clutch jumpers down the stretch, and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-114 on Saturday night for a two-game sweep of their back-to-back set.
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