Despite not being the aggressor, Pistons' Isaiah Stewart finds himself at the center of the NBA's latest melee due to his reputation.
Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart was suspended for two games, while forward Ron Holland Jr. and guard Marcus Sasser were each suspended for one game. Minnesota’s Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo were each given a one-game suspension as well.
Stewart was hit with the harshest punishment for escalating an on-court altercation during a March 30 game at Minnesota. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Considering Isaiah Stewart is a repeat offender, it will be interesting to see how severe the penalties the NBA hands down with him. Stewart has been suspended 6 games from prior incidents since coming into the league.
DiVincenzo sparked the brawl after confronting Pistons rookie Rondale Holland II for a foul on Reid. DiVincenzo grabbed Holland's jersey, and spun him around before the two became tangled and fell into the first row.
Isaiah Stewart's gesture after his ejection following the Pistons-Timberwolves matchup embodies Detroit basketball.
Detroit's Isaiah Stewart received a two-game suspension without pay, while four other players were suspended one game each.
MINNEAPOLIS — Julius Randle had 26 points and eight rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves came from behind to beat the Detroit Pistons 123-104 on Sunday night in a game that was interrupted by a second-quarter fight.