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NBA Suspends Four Players Following Pistons-Hornets Brawl

2/12/2026

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Summary

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The NBA suspended four players after a brawl in the February 9, 2026 Pistons–Hornets game.
Isaiah Stewart, Pistons forward, received seven games for leaving the bench and entering the fight.
Jalen Duren, a Pistons player, was suspended two games.
Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate, Hornets forwards, each received four-game suspensions.
The Pistons won 110-104, ending the Hornets’ nine-game winning streak, with suspensions taking immediate effect.

History

Historical Context

The "Malice at the Palace" occurred on November 19, 2004, when a brawl erupted between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons players and fans during a game in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The NBA suspended nine players for a total of 146 games, including Ron Artest for 86 games, marking a pivotal moment in sports history that intensified scrutiny on player conduct and led to stricter security measures at games.

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Story summary

The NBA suspended four players after a brawl in the February 9, 2026 Pistons–Hornets game.
Isaiah Stewart, Pistons forward, received seven games for leaving the bench and entering the fight.
Jalen Duren, a Pistons player, was suspended two games.
Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate, Hornets forwards, each received four-game suspensions.
The Pistons won 110-104, ending the Hornets’ nine-game winning streak, with suspensions taking immediate effect.

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