The NBA has issued multiple suspensions after the massive brawl between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons. ESPN's Shams Charania shared that five players have been suspended, including Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo, Timberwolves' Naz Redi, Pistons' Isaiah Stewart, Pistons' Ron Holland, and Pistons' Marcus Sasser.
After their brawl with the Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid have been handed one game suspensions.
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Ron Holland of the Pistons fouled Timberwolves center Naz Reid in what appeared to be a normal play, before words were exchanged. Minnesota guard Donte DiVincenzo came to the defense of Reid and immediately began chirping at Holland,
The Suns had motivation and momentum. And none of that seems to matter when they meet the Wolves on the floor.
Jaden McDaniels was the driver of that defensive effort, and he also got his offensively as one of six Wolves players to score in double figures with 16 points. The balanced offensive effort from Minnesota resulted in assists on 31 of its 47 made field goals, 53% shooting from the field and 49% shooting from 3-point range.
The energy inside Target Center on Friday night was phenomenal, with fans on their feet as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ relentless defense returned. As Jaden McDaniels blocked Kevin Durant’s signature turnaround jumper and Rudy Gobert soared through the air for his eighth powerful dunk of the evening,
The Minnesota Timberwolves are seeking a berth in the 2025 Playoffs, but they are struggling to play with some urgency in recent games.