A heated altercation broke out between the Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans during a recent game, leaving fans shocked and officials scrambling to restore order. The incident occurred after a hard foul on Pelicans' star Zion Williamson by Kevin Love, which escalated tensions on the court.

As Williamson attempted a layup, Love fouled him in an effort to prevent an easy basket. However, the foul was not deemed flagrant or overly aggressive by commentators. Nevertheless, Williamson took offense to the foul, sparking a chain reaction of events that led to a full-blown altercation.

Moments after the initial foul, Pelicans' player Valen shers threw a haymaker at Heat's Thomas Robinson, inciting chaos on the court. Players from both teams rushed in, with Jimmy Butler being pushed and Naji Marshall putting him in a chokehold. The situation quickly spiraled out of control, with punches being thrown and players being restrained.