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Pistons Brothers Have Become the East’s Toughest Out

No matter what, the Detroit Pistons are a band of brothers—willing to stand in the fire for one another. In a tightly contested 110-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets Monday night, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart, Miles Bridges, and Moussa Diabaté were ejected following a fight that crystallized what this team believes about itself.

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Duncan Robinson wanted absolutely no part of Pistons-Hornets brawl

Duncan Robinson was not in a fighting mood Monday when it felt like all of his Detroit Pistons teammates were during their game against the Charlotte Hornets.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Paul Reed News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Pistons’ Paul Reed becomes voice of reason after wild scene vs. Hornets

Things certainly got out of hand during the third quarter of the Detroit Pistons’ heated battle against the streaking Charlotte Hornets. With around seven minutes left in the period, Moussa Diabate and Jalen Duren got into an altercation, with the former looking to throw hands with the Pistons big man.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Pistons’ biggest 2026 NBA trade deadline mistake

It feels almost unfair to critique the Detroit Pistons. After years wandering through the NBA wilderness, the franchise has authored the league’s most stunning rise.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 9

Pistons snap Hornets' win streak; four ejected for fighting

Cade Cunningham led everyone with 33 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as the visiting Detroit Pistons held on for a 110-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets Monday night in a game marred by a massive third-quarter brawl.

NBA News / Detroit Bad Boys / February 9

Things get physical in 110-104 win

The Pistons looked like they were continuing their elite play from the New York Knicks game early into this one as they started off on a 16-9 run, led by a quick six points from Ausar Thompson.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 9

Brawl between Pistons, Hornets results in four ejections

A brawl between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets happened midway through the third quarter Monday night in Charlotte, resulting in four ejections and a lengthy delay.

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The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

Duncan Robinson News / Bleacher Report / February 9

Watch: Bro wanted no parts of the fight

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9

Four players ejected after altercation between Pistons, Hornets

A heated confrontation between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets escalated into a physical altercation Monday night, resulting in four ejections.

Pistons cool off Jalen Brunson, snap Knicks' winning streak

Balanced attack gives Hornets first eight-game winning streak since 1999

Bucks champion re-signs with Hornets days after being waived

The 'Famous athletes named Jason' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9

Jalen Duren, Moussa Diabate spark a wild brawl during Hornets-Pistons game

A real brouhaha broke out during Monday night’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons.

Brawl between Pistons, Hornets results in four ejections

Hornets waive Malaki Branham

Pistons to promote Daniss Jenkins, waive Dario Saric

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

Trajan Langdon News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

Langdon Trades Show Pistons Choose Structure Over Names

When Trajan Langdon took over the Detroit Pistons in 2024, he stepped into a rare opportunity. Detroit already had an emerging star in Cade Cunningham, a developing interior presence in Jalen Duren, and intriguing young pieces in Ausar Thompson and Isaiah Stewart.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 9

Why Detroit Pistons Are Still NBA's Best Despite Quiet Trade Deadline

The Detroit Pistons are proving themselves as a true contender going into the All-Star break. The team is 38-13 through 51 games, angling themselves to be the best team in the league this season.

Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Pistons Sign Former Undrafted Player to Two-Year Contract on Sunday

The Detroit Pistons didn't make a lot of deals at the trade deadline, opting to keep their main core intact instead of making some win-now moves. Detroit acquired Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric from the Chicago Bulls in a three-team trade that sent Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley to the Windy City franchise.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / February 8

Pistons To Promote Daniss Jenkins, Waive Dario Saric

The Pistons are converting Daniss Jenkins from a two-way contract to a two-year standard deal using a portion of their bi-annual exception, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter).

Daniss Jenkins News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 8

How Dannis Jenkins Earned New Contract With Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons sudden takeover of the Eastern Conference has been due to the amount of players making a leap this season, really showing the team’s depth and talent.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 6

Pistons cool off Jalen Brunson, snap Knicks' winning streak

When the New York Knicks arrived in Detroit, they were red-hot and looking to prove themselves even more. However, they ended up leaving Little Caesars Arena humbled and cooled off by the Pistons.

Jalen Brunson sets new Knicks record in win over Nuggets

Will Riley, short-handed Wizards upset Pistons

Why the Pistons’ first trade-deadline move was about fit

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5

Kendrick Perkins takes a wild shot at Karl-Anthony Towns after bloody injury

Kendrick Perkins added insult to injury while talking about New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns. In the first quarter of Wednesday’s game between the Knicks and the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Towns was involved in a head-to-head collision that left him bloodied and caused him to briefly leave the contest.