Malice at the Palace from Untold series on Netflix brings a new tale of passion that can sometimes run off into an undesirable territory. The docuseries brings the never told, behind the scenes aspects of some of the most famous and infamous events in the world of sports.
What is Malice at the Palace Netflix Series About?
Malice at the Palace brings the story of the infamous NBA brawl of 2004 that everyone would life to forget, told from the people involved. November 19, 2004, is a moment the NBA would rather soon forget, but for the players, coaches, referees, and fans who lived through it, it’s simply a night they can’t shake from their memory or their reputation.
It was an early season game, but for the perennially losing Indiana Pacers, there was no better place to stamp their newfound dominance than against the defending champions and bitter rival Detroit Pistons.
As the game neared its end, Indiana firebrand Ron Artest shoved Detroit’s Ben Wallace, sparking a brawl between the two clubs. When one fan arced a perfectly tossed cup of beer onto Artest’s chest, it unleashed a type of melee that had never been seen before in the history of the NBA.
Players rushed into the stands, fans rushed onto the court, and police rushed into the building trying to control the pandemonium. Days later, in an effort to protect the league’s image, commissioner David Stern would suspend Artest for the entirety of the season, along with 30 games for his teammate Stephen Jackson and 25 for Jermaine O’Neal, the longest suspensions in NBA history.
The media then followed, labeling the players involved an unruly bunch of “thugs.” Now, for the first time, we show the never-before-seen footage of that night and hear the story first hand from those that lived it, giving the players an opportunity to explain their actions and defend their character against a night that left their reputations stained both on and off the court.
What is the Cast of Netflix Malice at the Palace?
The episode is directed by Floyd Russ and brings interviews of the players who were on the court that day and the story as they saw it develop.
What is the Release Date of Malice at the Palace?
The first episode of the Untold series premieres on August 10 2021.
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