A fight broke out on an NBA court.
The Detroit Pistons played the Charlotte Hornets in a 2025-2026 NBA regular-season game at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday (Korean time).
The altercation erupted midway through the third quarter after Detroit’s Jalen Duren was fouled while driving to the basket. Duren and Charlotte’s Moussa Diabate went forehead-to-forehead, and Duren shoved Diabate in the face. Diabate then threw a punch at Duren after breaking through teammates trying to hold him back.
Charlotte’s Miles Bridges followed with a left-handed punch at Duren. Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart ran onto the court and clashed with Bridges, grabbing him by the neck and throwing several punches.
Arena security and police were brought in as the situation escalated. After order was restored, officials ejected Duren, Stewart, Diabate and Bridges.
Midway through the fourth quarter, Charlotte coach Charles Lee was also ejected after strongly protesting a call and moving toward an official before being restrained. Lee later said, “As emotions ran high, the situation grew out of control.”
Detroit won 110-104.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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