Pistons Snap Hornets' Win Streak; Four Ejected for Fighting

Brawl breaks out in third quarter of Detroit's 110-104 victory over Charlotte

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak. The game was marred by a massive third-quarter brawl that resulted in the ejection of four players - Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges of the Hornets, and Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart of the Pistons.

Why it matters

The fight highlights the intensity and physicality of NBA games, as well as the league's ongoing challenge in maintaining player discipline and sportsmanship. The incident could lead to suspensions and fines for the ejected players, and raises questions about crowd control and fan safety at NBA arenas.

The details

The fight began when Charlotte's Moussa Diabate fouled Detroit's Jalen Duren hard while trying to stop a shot attempt. Duren turned and slapped Diabate, setting him off. Another fight then broke out near midcourt involving Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Detroit's Isaiah Stewart. The mayhem spread across most of the court before the four players were ejected.

  • The fight occurred at the 7:09 mark of the third quarter, with the Pistons leading 70-62.

The players

Cade Cunningham

The Pistons' star player, who led all scorers with 33 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists.

Moussa Diabate

The Hornets' player who was ejected for his role in the third-quarter brawl.

Miles Bridges

The Hornets' player who was ejected for his role in the third-quarter brawl.

Jalen Duren

The Pistons' player who was ejected for his role in the third-quarter brawl.

Isaiah Stewart

The Pistons' player who was ejected for his role in the third-quarter brawl.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The NBA is expected to review the incident and hand down suspensions and fines to the players involved in the brawl.

The takeaway

This game showcased the intensity and physicality of NBA basketball, but the third-quarter fight overshadowed the on-court action and will likely result in disciplinary measures from the league. The incident raises concerns about player conduct and fan safety at NBA arenas.