Jalen Duren and Moussa Diabate spark massive brawl, leading to multiple ejections in Pistons' win over Hornets

February 10, 2026 - 12:08

A decisive win for the Detroit Pistons over the Charlotte Hornets was completely overshadowed by a massive, bench-clearing brawl in the final moments of the fourth quarter on Monday night. The incident, which led to multiple ejections, was sparked by a confrontation between Pistons' center Jalen Duren and Hornets' forward Moussa Diabate.

The altercation began under the Charlotte basket as Duren and Diabate became entangled and exchanged words. The situation escalated rapidly, with both players shoving each other and prompting teammates from both benches to rush onto the court. The scrum quickly grew chaotic, involving numerous players in a heated melee near the sideline.

In the midst of the wild fracas, Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Detroit's Isaiah Stewart were also seen in a heated confrontation, adding to the turmoil. Officials and coaching staff struggled to separate the involved players for several tense minutes.

Once order was restored, the referees issued a series of ejections. Jalen Duren and Moussa Diabate, as the initial instigators, were immediately thrown out of the game. They were joined by Miles Bridges and Isaiah Stewart for their roles in escalating the conflict. The game concluded shortly after the incident, but the league office is expected to review the matter thoroughly, likely resulting in significant fines and potential suspensions for the players involved.