Shocking Moments: When Top Sports Events Echoed with Riots and Violence

The Malice at the Palace

In 2004, a brawl broke out during a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. The fight spilled over into the stands and resulted in nine players being suspended for a total of 146 games. The incident, known as the "Malice at the Palace," remains one of the most infamous moments of violence in American sports history.