The incident began in the second quarter when Pistons forward Ron Holland II committed a foul on Timberwolves center Naz Reid.
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, a significant altercation occurred during the NBA game between the Detroit Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
The incident began in the second quarter when Pistons forward Ron Holland II committed a foul on Timberwolves center Naz Reid. The situation escalated as players and coaches from both teams became involved, leading to a brawl that spilled into the stands.
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As a result of the melee, seven individuals were ejected from the game:
Detroit Pistons: Players Ron Holland II, Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser, and head coach J.B. Bickerstaff.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Players Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo, and assistant coach Pablo Prigioni.
Despite the disruption, the Timberwolves secured a 123-104 victory over the Pistons. Julius Randle led Minnesota with 26 points and eight rebounds, while Anthony Edwards contributed 25 points.
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In the aftermath, both teams are awaiting potential disciplinary actions from the NBA. Pistons coach Bickerstaff emphasized the importance of team solidarity, stating, “You go back and watch the film and see where it started, and then obviously things escalated from there, but what you see is guys looking out for one another, guys trying to protect one another, guys trying to have each other’s backs.”