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No-one in the crowd knew what was about to develop in the contest between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers

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Indiana's Ron Artest (far right) and Ben Wallace are forced apart after becoming involved in a scuffle

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Players from both sides join in the debate as Wallace (number three) is held back by officials

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A throng of Detroit and Indiana coaches and match officials step in while the crowd become increasingly agitated

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Artest is incensed by the reaction from the Detroit fans, after they throw bottles and cups, and grapples with a member of the crowd

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Players were showered with popcorn, beer and a chair as the game was stopped with 45.9 secs left