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Lakers vs. Rockets: Brawl breaks out

Rockets guard James Harden collides with Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, who was called for a foul on the play with 4 minutes left in the fourth quarter. That led to an exchange of words before Ingram shoved Harden, igniting a brawl.

Rockets guard James Harden collides with Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, who was called for a foul on the play with 4 minutes left in the fourth quarter. That led to an exchange of words before Ingram shoved Harden, igniting a brawl.  (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

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The Laker lost 124-115 in their home opener to the Houston Rockets on Oct. 20, 2018, after a brawl broke out late in the fourth quarter and Brandon Ingram, Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul were ejected for throwing punches.

Lakers guard Lonzo Ball tries to separate teammate Brandon Ingram and Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony after Ingram ignited a brawl by shoving Rockets guard James Harden.

Lakers guard Lonzo Ball tries to separate teammate Brandon Ingram and Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony after Ingram ignited a brawl by shoving Rockets guard James Harden.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Rockets guard Chris Paul, second from left being restrained by Lakers forward LeBron James, trades punches with Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, who next to the referee. Rondo and Paul were both ejected.

Rockets guard Chris Paul, second from left being restrained by Lakers forward LeBron James, trades punches with Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, who next to the referee. Rondo and Paul were both ejected.  (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

Players try to separate Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo after Paul appeared to poke Rondo in the face as they exchanged words.

Players try to separate Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo after Paul appeared to poke Rondo in the face as they exchanged words.  (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

Rockets guard Chris Paul, left, is held back by Lakers forward LeBron James after Paul and Rockets guard Rajon Rondo (not pictured) exchanged punches.

Rockets guard Chris Paul, left, is held back by Lakers forward LeBron James after Paul and Rockets guard Rajon Rondo (not pictured) exchanged punches.  (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

Lakers forward LeBron James talks to Rockets guard Chris Paul as he's escorted off the court after getting ejected for throwing punches.

Lakers forward LeBron James talks to Rockets guard Chris Paul as he’s escorted off the court after getting ejected for throwing punches.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

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