Knicks vs Nuggets Brawl

Carmelo Anthony were ejected for fighting during a wild brawl between the Nuggets & Knicks, New York team that felt it was being shown up.

Because of flagrant foul by Mardy Collins on Denver's J.R. Smith touched off a brawl. Theres been bad blood between Knicks coach
Isiah Thomas over Larry Brown firing.

Both players can expect a harsh penalty with what happened at
Madison Square Garden.

But many people have been asking the question. why are there so many fights of recent in basketball

Not only are there more fights. That would have been avoided if the players get the cooler head. But even special games like the NBA All-Star. seems to be attracting a much more violent crowd. Is basketball turning into the new hockey.

Or something far worse will there have to be a separation from the courts and the crown. so the fans and players don't hurt each other.

Unfortunately it seems that the NBA is going through some sort of change right now. It seems that no matter how high the fines get the fights just don't stop. Is it good entertainment?

Or eventually will it damage basketball? Only the feature can tell.