The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets were involved in a fight a few days ago that included several players from each team. There was a good chance that some punishments would be handed down, and the league recently gave out suspensions to the players, according to a statement.
“Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended seven games for leaving the bench area, aggressively entering an on-court altercation, and fighting, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations,” the statement read. “The length of Stewart's suspension is based in part on his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts.
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“Additionally, Charlotte Hornets forwards Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté have each been suspended four games for fighting and escalating the altercation, and Pistons center Jalen Duren has been suspended two games for initiating the altercation and fighting.”
More on this story to come.