Toronto’s Tyler Hansbrough appeared to be upset when he got tangled up with a member of the Knicks during a Monday-night preseason game.

He was upset up until the moment he saw that he was tangled up with Metta World Peace.

While it may seem like he was backing down, Hansbrough was totally right in this situation. It’s a preseason game. No reason to ignite a bomb here.

We’ve all seen video of the Malice in the Palace. Some things aren’t worth it. Tip your cap and live to fight another day.

UPDATE: After the game, Metta World Peace tweeted the following

Tyler Hansbrough, dont listen to these fools. Keep being s hard nose ball player!!!

— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) October 22, 2013