Centers Isaiah Stewart and Drew Eubanks got into a heated altercation that turned physical before the Pistons and Suns took to the floor on Wednesday night.
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart and Suns big man Drew Eubanks had to be separated after getting into a physical altercation in the tunnel before tip-off last night.
According to multiple reports, Stewart punched Eubanks in the face, violatingNBArules. The assault escalated to the point that law enforcement became involved.
The Phoenix police department arrested Stewart and gave the 22-year-old star a citation before releasing him shortly after.
Pistons & Suns organizations react to dramatic fight
TheAssociated Press reported (via NBA.com)that Eubanks did not come away from the incident unscathed.
“Security intervened and Eubanks said he was fine for the game, though police say he sustained a minor injury.”
Kevin Durant on the incident between Drew Eubanks and Isaiah Stewart before last night’s Suns-Pistons game:“There’s a lot of sh*t that comes with being an NBA player… It’s unfortunate what happened before the game, it’s supposed to be a brotherhood. But I also understand,…pic.twitter.com/aeT7x2zI6m
The Suns defended their valued contributor, calling the attack “unprovoked” as they declared their openness to cooperate with law enforcement as more details unfold.
The Pistons issued a report after the incident saying: “We are in the process of gathering information about what happened and what provoked it, and responding to the NBA and local authorities.”
No word has been given out by the league regarding a potential suspension as the investigation is expected to continue in the coming days.
