Zion Williamson threw down a 360 windmill dunk in the closing seconds of Friday’s game against the Suns, closing out the Pelicans’ 128–117 victory with authority. However, his opponents didn’t take kindly to the slam.
After Williamson flushed the ball through the hoop with 1.9 seconds remaining, tempers flared as Phoenix players took exception to the 22-year-old’s actions with the win already sealed. Both benches cleared as players and coaches alike were involved in a scuffle on the court.
Among those at the center of the tense exchange were Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado, Suns guards Cameron Payne and Chris Paul and coaches from both teams, including New Orleans head coach Willie Green. Security was eventually able to separate the two sides before the situation escalated further.
