Seven ejected after brawl in Pistons-Timberwolves

Following a brawl during Minnesota’s 123-104 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, five players and two coaches were ejected.

Naz Reid of Minnesota was reacting to being bumped by Detroit’s Ron Holland during a dribble early in the second quarter of a content contest in Minneapolis.

Members of both teams quickly got involved as the two players squared off against one another, leading to a melee that quickly spread into the courtside spectator seats.

As some spectators left their seats, team officials made an effort to break up the players.

Tensions persisted even after the fight was over because both teams’ players continued to verbally abuse one another even after the breakup.

Bickerstaff claimed that Prigioni caused the incident, in which case they both received insults from his players.

Their assistant coach said things, according to Bickerstaff.

“My guys and I are in the same boat,” I said. We’re going to stand up for one another, and I won’t tolerate disparaging comments about my guys.

It’s that easy, really. He then continued to say what he had. He is aware of what he said.

Later, Minnesota head coach Chris Finch suggested the flashpoint had been brought on by Detroit’s aggressive play.

The game was way too physical, Finch said, “I thought before that.”

I assumed it would occur because the physical aspect of it was a little lopsided. Simply put, it appeared to be coming.