NBA Hands Down Suspensions After Hornets–Pistons Brawl
The NBA has announced multiple suspensions following Monday night’s fight between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets.
Detroit forward-center Isaiah Stewart received a seven-game suspension for leaving the bench area and joining the on-court altercation. The league said the length of Stewart’s suspension was influenced in part by his history of unsportsmanlike conduct, according to ESPN’s Sham Charania.
Hornets forwards Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate were each suspended four games for fighting and escalating the situation during the third quarter.
Pistons center Jalen Duren was suspended two games for initiating the altercation and engaging in the fight.
Stewart and Duren will begin serving their suspensions Thursday when Detroit faces the Toronto Raptors. Bridges and Diabaté will also begin serving theirs Thursday when Charlotte hosts the Atlanta Hawks.
