MALICE AT THE PALACE
Commissioner Stern hands out stiff penalties for the bar brawl also known as Pacers at Pistons. The disciplinary actions were approved by a unanimous 1-0 vote, and since Stern is also the review board, expect them to stick. Ron Artest loses 73 games and a cool $5m. He can probably also expect to spend some time at civil court - after the nicked-up fans return their messages from the personal injury lawyers.
This is essentially the Bush doctrine: make a severe example of a notorious bad guy or you will be dealing with bad guys at every turn.
It's harsh, it's brash, and some would say insensitive and unloving. It also works. Don't expect to see another player head into the stands any time soon.
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