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It's about time we got a decent fight in the NBA! More please!
Generally, I think people land punches in a decent fight. This was two guys who could not even land a punch with someone holding the other guy. Which is a good thing because if Lopez connected his punch was thrown with real intent to harm but I think Ibaka would have hurt his hand the way he punched.
Jalen Rose said it best (I love his player perspective, IMO he is the best in that approach and the way he articulates players POV)
"Slap the guy, don't punch" - he said a couple of years back
His + mine take:
Pros: - can't injure hand (money-makers)
- less chance to injure the target
- bigger chance to connect
- it is more disrespectful than a punch, therefore you achieve your goal of antagonizing the opponent more efficiently, cause you know they will break it up in a matter of secs.
Cons: - some might think that you fight like a girl, a smart one at that.