NBA Suspends Five Players Following Pistons-Timberwolves Brawl

Heated Altercation Leads to Multiple Suspensions

In a fiery matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 30, 2025, tensions boiled over into a full-fledged brawl, resulting in multiple ejections and subsequent NBA suspensions.

The incident began in the second quarter at the Target Center in Minneapolis when Pistons forward Ron Holland committed a hard foul on Timberwolves center Naz Reid. The foul quickly escalated into a heated exchange, with Pistons guard Donte DiVincenzo pushing Reid and restraining Holland. Players from both teams rushed in, turning the scuffle into an all-out melee that spilled into the stands.

Coaching staff members also got involved, including Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Timberwolves assistant coach Pablo Prigioni, both of whom were ejected along with DiVincenzo, Holland, Isaiah Stewart, and Reid. Despite the chaos, the game continued, with the Timberwolves securing a dominant 123-104 victory.

NBA Hands Down Suspensions

In response to the incident, the NBA has announced suspensions for five players:

• Isaiah Stewart (Pistons) – 2 games

• Ron Holland II (Pistons) – 1 game

• Marcus Sasser (Pistons) – 1 game

• Naz Reid (Timberwolves) – 1 game

• Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves) – 1 game

The suspensions are set to take effect immediately, impacting both teams as they continue their playoff push. The league emphasized that any further incidents of this nature will result in even harsher disciplinary measures.

As the dust settles, both teams will look to move forward, though tensions are likely to remain high when they meet again later in the season.