Pistons star Isaiah Stewart ‘PUNCHED rival Drew Eubanks in the FACE’ before Detroit’s game against Phoenix Suns with ‘police forced to intervene’
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Detroit Pistons power forward Isaiah Stewart reportedly edged Phoenix Suns power forward Drew Eubanks in their matchup on Wednesday night, according to The Athletics.
The two players allegedly went chest-to-chest during an argument before Stewart took a punch to Eubank’s lip.
Both players were quickly separated after police and security intervened and inspected the area.
The reasons for the altercation are not yet clear, but it was noted that the two players were extra aggressive with each other during their previous meeting on November 5 and verbally sparred throughout the match.
NBA officials are expected to receive and review footage of the incident before taking further action.
Pistons power forward Isaiah Stewart reportedly punched Phoenix Suns PF Drew Eubanks
The two players were arguing chest to chest before Eubanks was hit in the lip area
Stewart has missed the last few games for Detroit due to an ankle injury and had joined the team during their West Coast road trip to prepare to be reinserted into the lineup after the All-Star break.
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