Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended for seven games following a major on-court brawl against the Charlotte Hornets.
James Jones, Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, announced the suspension, citing Stewart’s repeated history of unsportsmanlike conduct and his involvement in leaving the bench area to join the altercation aggressively.
Stewart’s Suspension Details
Stewart’s seven-game suspension stems from:
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Leaving the bench area during the altercation
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Aggressively entering the on-court fight
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Fighting with opposing players
The suspension begins tomorrow when the Pistons face the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
Other Players Suspended
In addition to Stewart:
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Miles Bridges (Hornets) – 4 games for fighting and escalating the altercation
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Moussa Diabate (Hornets) – 4 games for fighting and escalating the altercation
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Jalen Duren (Pistons) – 2 games for initiating the altercation and fighting
Bridges and Diabate will start their suspensions during the Hornets’ home game against the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow.
How the Incident Started
The altercation began in the third quarter of the Pistons’ 110-104 victory at the Spectrum Center on February 9, when Diabate committed a defensive foul on Duren with 7:09 remaining.
All four players involved were assessed technical fouls and ejected from the game.
Pistons’ Upcoming Games
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Vs. Toronto Raptors: Stewart and Duren to serve suspensions
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Pistons’ previous results:
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Lost to Washington Wizards 117-126
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Defeated New York Knicks 118-80
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