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WATCH: Chaotic fight breaks out between Hornets and Pistons

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February 9, 2026

Four players were ejected from Monday night’s matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons after a chaotic brawl broke out in the third quarter.

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— Dom2K (@Dom_2k) February 10, 2026

MOUSSA DIABATE, MILES BRIDGES, JALEN DUREN, ISAIAH STEWART HAVE ALL BEEN EJECTED.

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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 10, 2026

The altercation started after Pistons center Jalen Duren shoved Hornets center Moussa Diabate in the face following a shooting foul.

Diabate had to be restrained before Pistons center Isaiah Stewart left the bench and got tangled up with Hornets forward Miles Bridges. Punched were thrown by both sides as coaches and players scrambled to separate them.

All four players were ultimately ejected from the game.

The Hornets are looking for their 10th straight win, which would be a new longest winning streak in franchise history.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Feb 9, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.