The infamous “Malice at the Palace” bawl took place at the Palace of Auburn Hills in 2004

November 19

On November 19, 2004, the infamous “Malice at the Palace” brawl took place at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan. 

The brawl occurred during a 2004 NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons.

It is remembered as the ‘most infamous brawl in NBA history.’

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Sources

A&E Television Networks. (n.d.-c). NBA players, Fans Brawl at infamous “malice at the palace” game. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/sports-brawls-nba-infamous