WATCH: Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams ejected after throwing punches

The Phoenix Suns secured a hard-fought 123-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, but one of the more memorable moments of the night took place after a whistle.

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado got into it with Suns center Mark Williams after Williams shoved Alvarado in the back after a whistle was blown.

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Alvarado took exception to the shove and the conflict immediately escalated to a brawl, with Alvarado appearing to land a hard punch to Williams’ face before the two were separated.

Ultimately, both players were ejected from the game and can expect additional action from the league upon review.

The Suns went on to keep their lead for the entire second half and won the game.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Dec 27, 2025

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.