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NBA Suspends Five Players After Pistons-Timberwolves Brawl Spills Into Stands

Isaiah Stewart receives a two-game ban for escalating the altercation, while four others face one-game suspensions as both teams fight for playoff positioning.

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Ronald Holland II #00 of the Detroit Pistons and Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves fight in the second quarter. Holland II and DiVincenzo were ejected from the game at Target Center on March 30, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) looks on during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) reacts after a fight against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center. Stewart was later ejected from the game. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The NBA has suspended five players following a heated altercation during Sunday’s Pistons-Timberwolves game in Minneapolis.
  • Isaiah Stewart received a two-game suspension due to his role in escalating the incident and his history of unsportsmanlike behavior.
  • Pistons players Ron Holland IIMarcus Sasser, along with Timberwolves players Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, were each handed one-game bans.
  • The altercation began with a defensive foul and escalated into a physical confrontation that spilled into the stands, prompting safety concerns.
  • The suspensions, which include financial penalties, come as both teams compete for playoff positions, with key players missing critical upcoming games.