Kendrick Perkins' Bold Statement After Pistons Brawl vs Timberwolves

Ex-player turned analyst likes what he sees from the Detroit Pistons.

June 8, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins (21) during the second quarter in game four of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to complete a four-game sweep. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the "Bad Boys" Detroit Pistons wreaked havoc on the NBA with their smash-mouth, in-your-face style of play. Following the team's latest matchup, one former player turned analyst feels they've recovered the franchise's old identity.

The Pistons have been a hot topic in basketball over the past 24 hours following their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Things drastically escalated early in the second quarter after Ron Holland and Naz Reid started trash-talking one another. The two teams then got into a massive pile-up that ended up spilling out into the crowd.

By the end of the viral brawl, a total of seven players ended up being ejected from the game. It not only included players, but coaches as well.

A fight breaks out between the Pistons and Timberwolves

Donte DiVincenzo, Naz Reid, Ron Holland, Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser, Pistons HC J. B. Bickerstaff and Wolves assistant coach Pablo Prigioni were all ejected pic.twitter.com/TJA3OczOxB

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As expected, this altercation ended up being a major talking point across the NBA. Among those to react to what unfolded was Kendrick Perkins. He actually liked what he saw from the Pistons, stating that this group has brought back an identity many have grown accustomed to seeing in Detroit.

"The Detroit Pistons are back," Perkins said. "There the biggest surprise in this NBA season. Also, on top of that, they have embodied the culture of the Pistons...I love it."

The Pistons Are Restoring Their Identity Right Before Everyone’s Eyes 🔵🔴 #detroitbasketball pic.twitter.com/cQhg1qZ2i4

— Downtown Deuce (@DowntownDeuce) March 31, 2025

As of now, there have been no updates regarding possible fines and suspensions that could come from this altercation. The timing is not great for Detroit, as their next matchup against the OKC Thunder was flexed to national television.

Following the brawl and ejections, the Pistons fell short of having the last laugh against the Timberwolves. They'd go on to lose the matchup by a final score of 123-104.