By NBA Trending • February 10, 2026
The NBA has its first major black eye of 2026.
What started as a standard Monday night matchup between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets descended into absolute chaos last night, resulting in four player ejections, a coach ejection, and a likely suspension storm coming from the league office.
The Spark The incident occurred midway through the third quarter. After a hard foul on a drive to the basket, tempers flared between Pistons center Jalen Duren and Hornets forward Miles Bridges.
What usually ends with some shoving and “hold me back” gestures quickly escalated. Replays clearly show punches being thrown in the scrum, triggering a bench-clearing incident that took referees and security nearly 10 minutes to de-escalate.
The Ejections When the dust finally settled, the officiating crew sent a massive message.
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Ejected: Jalen Duren (Pistons)
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Ejected: Miles Bridges (Hornets)
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Ejected: Isaiah Stewart (Pistons) – known for his “enforcer” reputation.
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Ejected: Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
To make matters worse, Hornets head coach Charles Lee was also ejected later in the game for arguing the disparity in penalties.
The Aftermath Despite the chaos, the Pistons managed to pull out a 110-104 victory, but nobody is talking about the score. The conversation has shifted entirely to the discipline coming from Commissioner Adam Silver.
With Isaiah Stewart involved—a player with a history of on-court altercations—fans are speculating he could face a multi-game suspension. Miles Bridges, given his own controversial history, is also likely under the microscope.
Is the “Bad Boys” Era Back? Social media immediately drew comparisons to the infamous “Malice at the Palace,” coincidentally involving the Pistons. While fans in the stands stayed out of this one, the intensity on the floor was unlike anything we’ve seen this season.
The NBA will review the tape today. Expect suspensions to drop by 5:00 PM ET.
