Rasheed Wallace hit a tough fadeaway game-winning buzzer-beating basket.
Wallace, as NBA fans know, is a thug. But also a talented basketball player. The same can be said of Wallace's teammate, Bonzi Wells.
Wells immediately threw his hands around. He "accidentally" shoved his hands on Chris Mills' chest, a Golden State Warrior small forward.
Mills would have none of this excessive celebrating on HIS home court.
Mills crowded Wells and started talking trash in Wells' face. Mills wore a half-smile and made it clear he would not take this on his home floor.
Wells shoved Mills off.
Things escalated quickly thereafter.
Golden State head coach Eric Musselman ran across the court and shoved Bonzi Wells off Chris Mills. Golden State Power Forward Troy Murphy stepped in and then Rasheed Wallace rushed Troy Murphy.
Portland head coach Mo Cheeks, bear-hugged his superstar, Rasheed Wallace, trying to keep him calm. Wallace looked down at Cheeks and mouthed, "I'm okay... let me go. I'm really OK... let me go."
Mo Cheeks let go.
And then Wallace went off.
It was a scene of chaos and pandemonium. 2nd year player Gilbert Arenas (Golden State's point guard) grabbed a folding chair ready to swing ala WWE style.
Dunk contest winner Jason Richardson threw a punch. NBA legend Scottie Pippen was playing peacemaker trying to clear the air. But the 37 year old veteran, holder of 6 NBA title rings, could not stop the flurry.
As Rasheed Wallace was going to the lockerroom, he made a strong effort to attack a fan in the stands. Things really got ugly here.
Apparently the fan was talking trash and even threw beer on Wallace. As soon as Wallace rushed up the stands, police officers moved in quickly.
Scottie Pippen at this point shook his head "OH HELL NO!" and did the smart thing and immediately ran to the lockerroom.
Finally, Wallace was held back, the fan was arrested and as Wallace was leaving the arena, two African American females were angrily talking smack to Wallace. Pointing and shouting.
Antawn Jamison, the NBA's fifth leading scorer at 25 points a game, left the scene early and was quoted, "There are a lot of hotheads. Things got emotional because it was a tight game."
After the game, Chris Mills snapped. He and a bunch of friends parked a car in front of the Trail Blazers' bus! Mills got out and challenged the Blazers sitting inside the bus to come out and "fight like a man."
Oakland police had to come to detain Chris Mills.
You better believe there will be heavy suspensions and repercussions.
A wild finish to a spectacular game. Such a shame... such a shame. We had people shoving, pushing, punching, karate chopping, talking smack, spewing beverages, after-game threats, it was like a Spike Lee film.
The Warriors and Blazers will play each 3 more times before the regular season is up. You can bet the next 3 meetings will be intense!
Wallace, as NBA fans know, is a thug. But also a talented basketball player. The same can be said of Wallace's teammate, Bonzi Wells.
Wells immediately threw his hands around. He "accidentally" shoved his hands on Chris Mills' chest, a Golden State Warrior small forward.
Mills would have none of this excessive celebrating on HIS home court.
Mills crowded Wells and started talking trash in Wells' face. Mills wore a half-smile and made it clear he would not take this on his home floor.
Wells shoved Mills off.
Things escalated quickly thereafter.
Golden State head coach Eric Musselman ran across the court and shoved Bonzi Wells off Chris Mills. Golden State Power Forward Troy Murphy stepped in and then Rasheed Wallace rushed Troy Murphy.
Portland head coach Mo Cheeks, bear-hugged his superstar, Rasheed Wallace, trying to keep him calm. Wallace looked down at Cheeks and mouthed, "I'm okay... let me go. I'm really OK... let me go."
Mo Cheeks let go.
And then Wallace went off.
It was a scene of chaos and pandemonium. 2nd year player Gilbert Arenas (Golden State's point guard) grabbed a folding chair ready to swing ala WWE style.
Dunk contest winner Jason Richardson threw a punch. NBA legend Scottie Pippen was playing peacemaker trying to clear the air. But the 37 year old veteran, holder of 6 NBA title rings, could not stop the flurry.
As Rasheed Wallace was going to the lockerroom, he made a strong effort to attack a fan in the stands. Things really got ugly here.
Apparently the fan was talking trash and even threw beer on Wallace. As soon as Wallace rushed up the stands, police officers moved in quickly.
Scottie Pippen at this point shook his head "OH HELL NO!" and did the smart thing and immediately ran to the lockerroom.
Finally, Wallace was held back, the fan was arrested and as Wallace was leaving the arena, two African American females were angrily talking smack to Wallace. Pointing and shouting.
Antawn Jamison, the NBA's fifth leading scorer at 25 points a game, left the scene early and was quoted, "There are a lot of hotheads. Things got emotional because it was a tight game."
After the game, Chris Mills snapped. He and a bunch of friends parked a car in front of the Trail Blazers' bus! Mills got out and challenged the Blazers sitting inside the bus to come out and "fight like a man."
Oakland police had to come to detain Chris Mills.
You better believe there will be heavy suspensions and repercussions.
A wild finish to a spectacular game. Such a shame... such a shame. We had people shoving, pushing, punching, karate chopping, talking smack, spewing beverages, after-game threats, it was like a Spike Lee film.
The Warriors and Blazers will play each 3 more times before the regular season is up. You can bet the next 3 meetings will be intense!
