Pelicans' Jose Alvarado Suspended Two Games, Fined $62K for Initiating On-Court Fight

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been suspended two games without pay by the NBA, totaling $62,069, for initiating an on-court altercation with Suns center Mark Williams during Saturday's game. Alvarado pushed Williams after a screen, leading to an exchange of punches and both players' ejection. The league handed down the two-game ban, which Alvarado will serve on December 29 against the Knicks and December 31 against the Bulls. Williams received a one-game suspension for his role in the incident.