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Fight Archives: When two NBA powerhouses throw hands

For the most part, this series has been about certain aspects in a fight that we as fans take note of: technique, dominance, and beautiful violence. But I go off-script from time to time, this week included.

It’s always a significant moment when fights break out in an NBA game. Not because people expect a championship-caliber pugilistic exchange, but because of the comical chaos within the entire situation.

During his heyday, big man Alonzo Mourning was a force to reckon with. He was 6’10” and 261 pounds of hardiness and brawn.