Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the Charlotte Hornets “crossed the line” in a fight with All-Star center Jalen Duren during a game on Monday, Feb. 9. Bickerstaff talks about the brotherhood between Duren and Isaiah Stewart, after Stewart was quick to defend his teammate. Hear his take on the bench-clearing brawl in the video above.
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Detroit Pistons battle Charlotte Hornets in physical matchup
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (9) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons battle Charlotte Hornets in physical matchup
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (9) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons battle Charlotte Hornets in physical matchup
Detroit Pistons Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons battle Charlotte Hornets in physical matchup
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the first quarter against the Charlotte at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons battle Charlotte Hornets in physical matchup
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) during the second quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons battle Charlotte Hornets in physical matchup
Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (4) handles the ball defended by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the second quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons battle Charlotte Hornets in physical matchup
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) talks with guard Kevin Huerter (27) as he enters the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons battle Charlotte Hornets in physical matchup
Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee applauds his defense during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons battle Charlotte Hornets in physical matchup
Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté (14) tries for a block on the shot by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
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