sentences:  However, Karl responded by saying the brawl "was directed by Isiah".Thomas was not penalized after the brawl, as an NBA investigation ruled that they did not have "adequate evidence upon which to make a determination," but several writers criticized the NBA for not including Thomas in the suspensions.ESPN analyst Marc Stein called Thomas' explanations of his comments "laughable," and commentator Greg Anthony, a former Knicks player, said he "never had a coach say that to an opponent."