The Best NBA Fights of 2021 (So Far)

As the NBA season enters its second half, there have been a number of on-court altercations that have caught the attention of fans and pundits alike. Here are some of the best (or worst, depending on your perspective) NBA fights of 2021 so far.

The Best NBA Fights of 2020 (So Far)

With the NBA season in Full Swing there have been plenty of on-court fights to entertain fans. Here are some of the best NBA fights of 2020 (so far):

1. Rajon Rondo vs. Chris Paul

This fight occurred in the heat of the moment during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets While Paul and Rondo were jawing at each other, Rondo took exception to something Paul said and threw a punch. The two had to be separated by teammates and were each given a Technical foul

2. Dwight Howard vs. Julius Randle

In another Lakers-Rockets matchup, tempers flared between Dwight Howard and Julius Randle The two big men got into a shoving match after Howard took issue with Randle’s physicality. They had to be separated by teammates and were each given a technical foul.

3. Aron Baynes vs. Blake Griffin

This fight happened after Blake Griffin appeared to take a cheap shot at Aron Baynes while the Boston Celtics re Playing the Detroit Pistons Baynes didn’t take kindly to Griffin’s actions and confronted him, leading to a heated exchange between the two players. Eventually, they had to be separated by officials and were each given a technical foul.

The Best NBA Fights of 2019 (So Far)

2019 has seen its share of on-court altercations, but there have been some real doozies featuring some of the league’s biggest stars. Here are the best NBA fights of 2019 (so far).

1.Russell Westbrook vs. Dejounte Murray
In early October, during a Preseason Game between the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs, Russell Westbrook took exception to a hard foul by Dejounte Murray Westbrook ended up shoving Murray and had to be restrained by teammates. The two players were each assessed a technical foul and ejected from the game.

2. Draymond Green vs. Bradley Beal
Draymond Green and Bradley Beal have a bit of history, going back to when Green was suspended for Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals after hitting Beal in the groin. Things came to a head again in November when the two players got into a scuffle during a regular season game between the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards Beal took exception to a hard foul by Green and things quickly escalated, with both players exchanging punches before being separated by teammates and officials. Beal was ejected from the game but avoided suspension, while Green was fined $25,000 by the NBA.

3. Joel Embiid vs. Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid have been engaged in a Twitter beef dating back to early 2017 but things came to a head in October when they got into an on-court altercation during a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves The two big men went at each other, exchanging punches and kicks before being separated by teammates and officials. Both players were ejected from the game and suspended for two games apiece by the NBA.

The Best NBA Fights of 2018 (So Far)

The NBA season is well underway and there have been some fantastic match-ups so far. There have also been a few dust-ups and scuffles, which always make for good entertainment. Here are some of the best NBA fights of 2018 (so far).

1. Draymond Green vs. Bradley Beal

This one took place during a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards in late October. Beal was fouled hard by Green and responded by shoving him in the chest. Green then got in Beal’s face and the two had to be separated by teammates and officials. No punches were thrown, but it was a good old-fashioned shouting match.

2. Austin Rivers vs. Patrick Beverley

These two have a history dating back to when they were both players on the Los Angeles Clippers They reignited their feud during a game between the Clippers and Beverley’s new team, the Houston Rockets in early November. It all started when Beverley hard-fouled Rivers while he was driving to the basket. Rivers took exception and went after Beverley, but teammates intervened before anything could happen. Again, no punches were thrown but there was plenty of verbal back-and-forth between the two players afterward.

3. Tristan Thompson vs. Marquese Chriss

This one took place during a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets in early November with tempers flaring between Thompson and Chriss. It all started when Thompson fouled Chriss hard on a driving layup attempt. Chriss got up and shoved Thompson in response, leading to both players exchanging words and having to be separated by teammates and officials. No punches were thrown but there was plenty of pushing and shoving before order was restored.

The Best NBA Fights of 2017 (So Far)

As the NBA season comes to an end, we take a look back at the best fights of the year. From on-court altercations to full-on brawls, these are the incidents that got everyone talking.

1. Rajon Rondo vs. Chris Paul

In one of the most heated confrontations of the season, Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul went at it in a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets The altercation started after Rondo appeared to deliberately spit in Paul’s face, resulting in a punches being thrown and both players being ejected from the game.

2. Russell Westbrook vs. Rudy Gobert

Gobert was on the receiving end of a hard foul from behind by Russell Westbrook during a game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz Westbrook took exception to the foul and went after Gobert, resulting in a brief scuffle between the two players. Both players were hit with technical fouls but avoided any further punishment.

3. Robin Lopez vs. Serge Ibaka

This fight was one of the strangest of the season, as it started with some light trash talk between Robin Lopez and Serge Ibaka before quickly escalated into an all-out brawl. The fight started after Ibaka took exception to Lopez’s trash talking and shoved him in the face. Lopez responded by throwing a punch that connected with Ibaka’s jaw, sending him to the ground. Both players were ejected from the game and given suspensions by the NBA.

The Best NBA Fights of 2016 (So Far)

The NBA season is already proving to be full of surprises and excitement. One thing that remains constant is the heated rivalry between players and teams. This has led to some intense moments on the court, and occasionally, things have boiled over into physical altercations.

There have been a few notable incidents already this season, so let’s take a look at some of the best (or worst, depending on your perspective) NBA fights of 2016.

1. Russell Westbrook vs. Zaza Pachulia
This one took place in a game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors Westbrook was going for a rebound when Pachulia appeared to intentionally stick his foot out, causing Westbrook to trip and fall hard to the ground. Westbrook was understandably enraged, and he responded by shoving Pachulia and getting in his face. The two had to be separated by teammates and officials, but it was clear that tempers were still boiling over.

2. Chris Paul vs. Rajon Rondo
This fight occurred during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Houston Rockets It all started when Rondo appeared to spit in Paul’s face, which understandably infuriated the Clippers’ point guard Paul responded by throwing a punch at Rondo, resulting in a brawl that spilled into the stands. Both players were ejected from the game and given lengthy suspensions.

3. Trevor Booker vs. Quincy Acy
This one took place during a game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Sacramento Kings It all started when Acy fouled Booker hard from behind, causing Booker to take exception and shove Acy in response. Acy then delivered a cheap shot to Booker’s groin area, which resulted in both players exchanging punches before being separated by teammates and officials. Both players were ejected from the game and given suspensions.

The Best NBA Fights of 2015 (So Far)

The 2015 NBA season has seen its fair share of on-court altercations, and we’re only halfway through the year. Here are some of the best (and most brutal) fights that have taken place so far.

-Tensions between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers boiled over in January, resulting in a heated exchanged between players and coaches from both teams. The scuffle began when Clippers center DeAndre Jordan fouled Thunder guard Russell Westbrook who then shoved Jordan in response. After a brief shoving match between the two players, Clippers coach Doc Rivers stepped onto the court to intervene, which only made things worse.

-In February, things got heated between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks after Mavericks Guard Rajon Rondo fouled Rockets All-Star James Harden while he was attempting a Three-Point Shot Harden took exception to the foul and pushed Rondo, who then retaliated by shoving Harden to the ground. The two players had to be separated by their teammates and were each given technical fouls

-Just last month, an on-court altercation turned into an all-out brawl between members of the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons organizations. The fight started when Pistons center Andre Drummond fouled Pacers guard George Hill, who responded by shoving Drummond in frustration. Drummond then swung at Hill and missed, but connected with Pacers forward David West instead. punches were thrown by both teams as players from both benches spilled onto the court in an attempt to break up the fight.

The Best NBA Fights of 2014 (So Far)

The NBA has seen its fair share of fights over the years, and 2014 has been no different. While there have been a number of on-court scuffles, there have also been a few full-blown brawls. Here are some of the best NBA fights of 2014 (so far).

1. Lebron James vs. David West

This fight took place during a game between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers in January 2014. After David West fouled Lebron James hard, the two started exchanging words. Things quickly escalated, with LeBron shoving West and West responding by swinging at LeBron. The two had to be separated by teammates and referees, and both were ejected from the game.

2. Roy Hibbert vs. David Lee

This fight occurred during a game between the Pacers and Golden State Warriors in February 2014. After Roy Hibbert fouled David Lee the two began exchanging words. Lee then took a swing at Hibbert, but missed. The two continued jawing at each other before being separated by teammates and referees. Both players were ejected from the game.

3. Rudy Gay vs. DeMarcus Cousins

This fight took place during a game between the Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves in March 2014. After Rudy Gay was fouled hard by Demarcus Cousins the two began exchanging words. Cousins then pushed Gay, who responded by throwing a punch at Cousins. The two were quickly separated by teammates and referees, but both were ejected from the game.

The Best NBA Fights of 2013 (So Far)

It’s only been a few weeks into the NBA season but there have already been some huge fights. Here are some of the best (and most brutal) brawls of the year so far.

The Best NBA Fights of 2012 (So Far)

The 2012 NBA season has been one of the most intense and physical seasons in recent memory. There have been a number of on-court altercations and controversies, which has led to some heated exchanges between players and coaches. Here are some of the best NBA fights of 2012 (so far).

1. Kobe Bryant vs. Rajon Rondo

This fight took place during a game between the Lakers and Celtics in January 2012. Kobe and Rondo got into a shoving match after Rondo took exception to a hard foul by Kobe. The two had to be separated by teammates and referees, but not before exchanging a few words and giving each other a few glares.

2. Carmelo Anthony vs. Kevin Garnett

This altercation occurred after a game between the Knicks and Celtics in late January 2012. Carmelo was apparently angry about something Garnett said to him during the game, so he waited for Garnett outside the Celtics’ locker room and confronted him. The two had to be separated by security, but not before exchanging some heated words.

3. Blake Griffin vs. Kris Humphries

This fight happened during a game between the Clippers and Nets in November 2012. Blake Griffin took exception to a hard foul by Kris Humphries so he pushed him in retaliation. The two exchanged words and had to be separated by teammates and referees.

The Best NBA Fights of 2021 (So Far)