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Multiple Detroit Pistons Ejected vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Detroit Pistons lost several players against the Timberwolves.
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Mar 8, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2), guard Malik Beasley (5), and forward-center Isaiah Stewart (28) celebrate during a game against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Mar 8, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2), guard Malik Beasley (5), and forward-center Isaiah Stewart (28) celebrate during a game against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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During Sunday night’s game between the Detroit Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves, benches cleared as a few players got tangled up after Detroit rookie Ron Holland committed a foul on Timberwolves standout Naz Reid.

After the play was whistled, Reid went over to the rookie to exchange words. Minnesota veteran Donte DiVincenzo ended up exchanging shoves with Holland, which led to benches clearing and players and coaches from both sides getting involved.

As expected, officials reviewed the replay of the dust-up to see which players would be heading back to the locker room as a result of an ejection. To no surprise, the list was lengthy.

After the review, it was concluded that several Pistons and a coach would have to exit the game early. From Detroit’s side, Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland, Marcus Sasser, and JB Bickerstaff were ejected.

On Minnesota’s side, Donte DiVincenzo, Naz Reid, and Pablo Prigioni were ejected. According to a report, Prigioni and Bickerstaff exchanged words after the incident, which likely led to their ejection.

The Pistons were well in the lead when the incident went down. With roughly five minutes left to go in the first half, Detroit holds a double-digit lead.

With Holland, Stewart, and Sasser ruled out, the Pistons are now down six rotational players, as Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, and Jaden Ivey were ruled out ahead of the matchup due to injury.

The Pistons are looking to keep their winning streak rolling as they’ve won their previous three games, including a major upset over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

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Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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