One of the best brawls in NBA history with heavyweights Barkley and Laimbeer leading the way in fines for the two teams.

This was the original, "Malice at Palace" as you can see from the Detroit newspaper article headline.

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April 19, 1990 — One of the Wildest Nights in NBA History

What should have been a celebration turned into pure chaos.

The Philadelphia 76ers secured a 107–97 win over the Detroit Pistons, clinching the Atlantic Division title. But with just seconds left, the game exploded into one of the most volatile moments the league had ever seen—resulting in a then-record $162,500 in fines.

The Breaking Point: Charles Barkley vs. Bill Laimbeer

With 14.8 seconds remaining, everything unraveled.

After a dunk by Rick Mahorn, Laimbeer grabbed the ball and shoved it into Mahorn’s face.

Barkley immediately charged in and threw punches, connecting cleanly.

Within seconds, both benches emptied, turning the court into a full-blown melee.

During the pile-up, Scott Hastings reportedly struck Barkley while he was down.

The NBA responded swiftly:

Barkley: $20,000 fine + 1-game suspension

Laimbeer: $20,000 fine + 1-game suspension

Hastings: $10,000 fine + 1-game suspension

76ers & Pistons: $50,000 fine each for loss of control

It Didn’t End There…

As Barkley made his way off the court at Palace of Auburn Hills, the situation escalated even further:

A fan reportedly threw a punch at him near the tunnel

Barkley spat back, later saying he was just trying to leave

Another fan threw champagne, adding to the chaos

In the confusion, Barkley even attempted to enter the Pistons’ locker room before being stopped