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I think Stern made a good business decision when he levied severe suspensions.
I don't really understand why people think think that what the players did was so egregious.
These are large atheletes who play a physical and intense game. Tempers were heated, fans start throwing debris, shit got out out of hand. I am not condoning all the actions, but many of them are understandable. Especially once in the stands, it was a free for all. Shit went both ways, fans were engaging the players too. They didnt have their hands up and backs turned or anything. I saw video today showing Artest get a few shots to the head from the guy who yoked him up (the accused cup thrower) after Artest went after the young looking dude. Chairs flew,players went into the stands, fans stepped out onto the court ready to roll, players hit fans, fans hit players: blame chaos
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