The Detroit Pistons live up to their "Bad Boys" moniker yet again.

The Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves engaged in a heated battle at Target Center with tensions running high the entire game. The intense altercation began when Wolves big man Naz Reid was fouled by Pistons rookie Ron Holland on a layup attempt.

Reid responded by wagging his finger at Holland, which led Minnesota's Donte DiVincenzo to intervene and take the situation further.

Chaos Breaks Loose After DiVincenzo's Shove

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What began as a skirmish soon escalated into pandemonium. DiVincenzo had words with Holland, according to CBS Sports, but things got out of hand when DiVincenzo's hands came at Holland's head and neck. This triggered an angry reaction from the Pistons' bench, which pushed DiVincenzo into the broadcast team and fans in courtside seats.

Players and Coaches Rush to Break Up the Fight

When things worsened, there was chaos, and players, including coaches from the two sides, rushed onto the court trying to calm down the situation.

Most of the standout players in the brawl included Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser, and Simone Fontecchio on the part of the Detroit Pistons, while there were contributions from Reid, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Even members of the coaches used abusive words on each other to make matters more heated.

Suspensions and Ejections to Follow

As the fight spilled over into the stands, the referees were left with no option but to start a string of ejections. Suspensions are expected to follow up on the NBA's in-depth review of the incident. Here's the list of the ejected people:

Timberwolves

Pistons

  • Ron Holland
  • Isaiah Stewart
  • Marcus Sasser
  • Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff

Game Tensions Boiled Over Before the Fight

Throughout the lead-up to the fight, tensions between the teams had been escalating for several possessions. The feisty Pistons, who have been playing aggressively this season, ran into the Wolves, who have established themselves as having enforcers on their team. The tense environment made a confrontation nearly inevitable.