Mass Brawl Erupts at Pistons vs. Timberwolves Game: Five Stars Ejected, Coaches Fight!

Chaos erupted during the March 30, 2025 NBA clash between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, leading to a bewildering scene that left fans and players shocked. Five players and two coaches were ejected after a violent brawl broke out in the second quarter, marking one of the more tumultuous moments in recent basketball history.

The fracas began with Pistons center Isaiah Stewart, who had received a technical foul for a hard bump on Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo. Tensions escalated when forward Ronald Holland II was penalized for slapping the ball out of Timberwolves forward Naz Reid’s hands. Soon, all ten players on the court were involved in a chaotic scrum, with coaches J.B. Bickerstaff (Pistons) and Pablo Prigioni (Timberwolves) also caught in the fray, needing to be separated.

The brawl, reminiscent of the infamous “Malice at the Palace” incident, raised concerns about player conduct, especially given the league’s history of cracking down on similar incidents. With the Pistons temporarily leading 39-29 at the time, the loss of key players proved critical. Minnesota capitalized on the chaos, staging a comeback to win 123-104, led by Anthony Edwards’ impressive performance in the second half. This dramatic game will likely result in repercussions from the NBA as officials review the incident.