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Stewart was one of five players and two coaches from both the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves ejected following a scuffle that spilled into fans sitting courtside.
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There is a feeling that Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart has revived the team’s streetball sensibilities following the recent brawl against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Stewart was one of five players who received suspensions for the melee by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
Pistons owner Tom Gores wrote a long statement defending the team and players after their altercation with the Timberwolves.
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.
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.
Suspensions: the NBA announced five players from the Pistons and Timberwolves have been suspended. Isaiah Stewart is suspended for the next two games. Pistons Ron Holland and Marcus Sasser, and Timberwolves Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid have each been suspended one game.
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