A melee erupted in the third quarter of the Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets clash at the Spectrum Center. Jalen Duren of Detroit drove toward the basket, was fouled by Moussa Diabate of Charlotte, and the two collided. Duren shoved Diabate, sparking a 30‑second brawl that saw Miles Bridges and Isaiah Stewart join the fray. All four were ejected.

At the time of the scuffle, the Pistons led 70‑62. The fight unfolded with Duren’s hand on Diabate’s face, followed by a punch from Miles Bridges and a retaliatory blow from Duren. Tobias Harris tried to restrain Diabate, but the chaos escalated. The Pistons ultimately finished 110‑104, extending their win streak and tightening their spot in the Eastern Conference race.

The incident also saw Coach Charles Lee of the Hornets ejected midway through the fourth quarter after a no‑call on a collision between Grant Williams and Paul Reed. With four players and a coach sent home, the Hornets will miss key contributors in upcoming games, while the Pistons gain a morale boost. The brawl underscores the league’s ongoing focus on player conduct and discipline.