Four Players Ejected in Brawl Between Hornets and Pistons After Diabate's Foul on Duren
An intense NBA game between the Hornets and Pistons escalated into a brawl resulting in the ejection of four players.
Tensions boiled over in Charlotte on Monday night during the Hornets’ Eastern Conference showdown against the Detroit Pistons, leading to a brawl that resulted in the ejection of four players.
In the third quarter, Moussa Diabate fouled Jalen Duren in the paint. The two confronted each other, with Duren shoving Diabate. Diabate lost his cool and had to be restrained from chasing Duren.
When things seemed to calm down, Hornets forward Miles Bridges rushed at Duren, prompting Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart to charge after Bridges.
Here’s a recap of the incident:
PUNCHES ARE BEING THROWN AT THE PISTONS-HORNETS GAME😱 pic.twitter.com/3JMPoAi3mc — Backcourt Alerts (@BackcourtAlerts) February 10, 2026
Expect the NBA to potentially impose suspensions following the altercation. The game was highly anticipated as the Pistons lead the East with a 38-13 record, and the Hornets are on a nine-game winning streak.
