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Another game night in the NBA, another heated argument on the court. This time, it was between the Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans. With a classic Zion Williamson finisher, the Pelicans won the game. However, the Suns couldn’t digest his 360-degree dunk at the end to rub salt into the wounds. Just seconds after the game was finished, the two teams locked horns.

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The crowd roared when Zion Williamson caught the ball from Larry Nance Jr, and effortlessly pulled a 360 windmill dunk. The Pelicans were already in the lead, but this was more about the added insult to injury for the Suns. The final score was 128-117 in the end.

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Notably, it was the first time this season that the Phoenix Suns lost three consecutive games. The chaos was amplified by a heated argument between both teams after the game ended. Coaches and several players got pulled in, with officials trying to separate the teams.

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Fans reacted to this incident online, labeling the Suns to be a “bunch of tough guys”. Another user wrote, “crybaby team”. Others talked about how the Phoenix Suns had sour grapes.

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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

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It is reported that Chris Paul and Jose Alvarado started the fight and snowballed into including other players like Willie Green and Larry Nance Jr.

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Both teams eventually walked off to their respective locker rooms.

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Zion Williamson and the Pelicans lead the Western Conference

The New Orleans Pelicans are currently the top seed in the Westen Conference with a 17-8 record, whereas the Phoenix Suns are in third place. After the scuffle, Zion Williamson praised the Suns and said that they are a great team. He scored 35 points and 7 rebounds on the night.

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According to many, the Pelicans are not even playing their best yet and are still sitting in first place. Notably, their key players like Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum have missed several games so far this season. But that has seemingly not stopped the team from completely dominating the court.

Recently, the Suns have had several shortcomings that could have made the cracks in their performances wider. It has been said that the team’s defensive rebounds are down almost twice, while their opponents have had great shooting percentages.

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What did you think of Zion Williamson’s dunk at the end of the game? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rekha Joly is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a triple major in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. She has published many articles on a variety of topics for sites like LiveWire, The Armchair Journal, and The Student Outpost. She learned a great deal about discipline by being a state-level swimmer. Owing to his mindset, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remains her favorite player.

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