Sports Malice at the Palace: Relive the Pacers–Pistons brawl 15 years later November 19, 2019 USA TODAY Comments Off on Malice at the Palace: Relive the Pacers–Pistons brawl 15 years later The most infamous NBA brawl occurred 15 year ago on Nov. 19, 2004 between the Pacers and Pistons, which included Ron Artest fighting a fan.