Massive brawl breaks out between Australia and Philippines during FIBA World Cup qualifier

One moment in the brutal fight between basketball players for Australia and the Philippines. Photo courtesy of Fox SportsA massive fight broke out during a FIBA World Cup qualifier match between Australia and the Philippines. A recent FIBA basketball game between Australia and the Philippines has made waves due to the breakout of what has been called "the biggest basketball brawl since the Malice at the Palace." Australia and The Philippines were meeting for a game during the first round of Asian qualifiers for the FIBA basketball World Cup. Basketball Australia, the sport's governing body in Australia, has released a statement saying, "Basketball Australia deeply regrets the incident in tonight's match between the Boomers and the Philippines in Manila.

Bucks' Thon Maker involved in brawl during game between Australia and Philippines in FIBA World Cup

Bucks' Thon Maker involved in brawl during game between Australia and Philippines in FIBA World CupMatt Roberts / Getty ImagesMatt Velazquez | Milwaukee Journal SentinelOne moment, it was just a blowout of a basketball game, with Australia leading the Philippines, 79-48, in the third quarter of a FIBA World Cup qualifying game on Monat at Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Then, with one thrown elbow by Philippines player Roger Pogoy, the contest turned into an all-out melee. From there, punches and chairs were thrown as players and spectators got involved in a brawl that spilled off the court. After toppling a pile, Maker was punched in the back of the head by Terrence Bill Romeo of the Philippines. Thirteen players were ejected — four from Australia, including Maker, and nine from the Philippines.

Punches thrown and chairs hurled in brawl at Philippines-Australia FIBA World Cup qualifier | ESPN

As it stated in Published on Jul 2, 2018Punches were thrown and chairs hurled as a fistfight broke out during the Philippines' FIBA World Cup qualifying match against Australia. Andray Blatche and Thon Maker were among those involved. ✔ Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE✔ Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoESPNFC✔ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN✔ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTVESPN on Social Media:► Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/espn► Like on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/espn► Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/espnVisit ESPN on YouTube to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and more. More on ESPN.com: http://www.espn.com

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