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  • NBA suspends Metta World Peace 7 games

    04/25/2012 12:50:21 PM PDT · by Responsibility2nd · 39 replies
    Sun Times ^ | 04/25/2012 | GREG BEACHAM
    EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Metta World Peace harmed much more than his own tattered reputation when he viciously elbowed Oklahoma City’s James Harden in the head. The Los Angeles Lakers troublemaker also deprived his team of his services as their starting small forward and defensive stopper for at least six playoff games while he serves his 10th suspension in the past decade. The NBA suspended World Peace for seven games on Tuesday for the inexplicable blow that gave Harden a concussion, keeping the former Ron Artest sidelined for most of the first postseason round. World Peace was ejected from Sunday’s...
  • Five Years Since 'Malice at the Palace' (Changed basketball forever?)

    11/19/2009 4:01:13 PM PST · by canuck_conservative · 15 replies · 892+ views
    TVNZ ^ | Thursday, November 19, 2009 | John Whiting
    This week marks five years since the NBA's infamous 'Malice at The Palace'. It was a scene that will live on forever as the moment player and crowd interaction went a step too far. With 45 seconds remaining and the Indiana Pacers leading by double digits over the Detroit Pistons at their home court the Palace of Auburn Hills, Ron Artest sparked a riot when he fouled Ben Wallace. Wallace responded with an aggressive shove and tensions boiled over for both sides as the referees tried to break up the all-in fight. A smug Artest then walked over and lay...