Karl Malone 34 points & confrontation w/Byron Scott vs Nets - 11/21/01 (Highlights)

38-year old Karl Malone turned in another vintage performance against the New Jersey Nets at the Delta Center. Malone scored 34 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, dished 4 assists and collected 3 steals in 45 minutes of play.

The Mailman was also involved in a physical confrontation with Nets head coach Byron Scott late in the 2nd-qtr (1:07-mark). Malone took exception to the manner in which Byron Scott separated Jazz guard John Crotty and Nets forward Kenyon Martin -- who were involved in a scrum for a loose ball on the floor. Malone responded by firmly guiding/pushing Scott back towards the New Jersey bench, resulting in Dick Bavetta, Jerry Sloan and the calvary rushing in to separate everyone before the situation could escalate further.

The incident appeared to incite Malone - who erupted in the 3rd-qtr. In a 5-min stretch, Malone exploded for 12 points including a:
-facial dunk on Todd McCullough (1:59-mark)
-3pt-play over Keith Van Horn (2:33-mark)
-fastbreak hammer dunk (2:42-mark)
-3pt-play off pick&roll (3:00-mark)

Malone would score 14 of his 34 points in the 3rd-period.

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