And while no one wants a return to games featuring 150 points — combined — a growing portion of basketball fans want at least some of what was on display the night of the Malice at the Palace.

The Malice at the Palace remains one of the most shocking moments in NBA history. A heated game between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons erupted into an all-out brawl involving players and fans.

In 2004, he helped start the infamous "Malice At The Palace" fight between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons and fans in the arena. It led to Artest, who now goes by Metta World Peace ...

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