NBA Issues 11 Suspensions to Pistons Magic Fight

The NBA Multiple reports claim that the Detroit Pistons-Orlando Magic brawl saw several players receive suspensions.

Pistons rookie guard Killian Hayes The longest suspension of all 11 players was for Moe Wagner, who punched Magic forward Moe Wagner in his back. He will be forced to miss three games. 

Hayes’ punch came after Wagner’s decision to shove Hayes into his own bench as they chased down a loose ball started everything. Wagner will serve two games, while Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo will also get one game after coming to Hayes’ defense and shoving Wagner into the Pistons’ bench as well. 

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Moritz Wagner, #21 from the Orlando Magic is ejected in the second quarter of the game against Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena, Dec. 28, 2022, Detroit.
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However, the Magic Eight other players will also be suspended, so you will need to make some roster changes. Cole Anthony, Mo Bamba and Wendell Carter Jr. will all be out of action. RJ Hampton, Gary Harris Jr., Kevon Harris and Franz Wagner will also be absent. Admiral Schofield is the only one who will not miss a game. 

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While players are not permitted to leave their benches during a fight, many Orlando players ran over to Wagner’s aid, which caused a big skirm. 

It wasn’t a tragedy, however. “Malice in the Palace” Situation, the PA announcer can heard telling fans to remain in their seats to prevent any further escalates.

Killian Hayes (#7) of the Detroit Pistons shoots a 3-point basket against the Orlando Magic during the game on Dec. 28, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
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After the game settled down and the referees had a chance to deliberate, Wagner was given a Flagrant Foul 2 which saw him ejected from play. Hayes, Diallo and others were sent to the locker room for a quick shower. 

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The Pistons came in big on the Magic, scoring 66 points, and would end the game with a win of 120 to 101. 

Moritz Wagner, 21st of the Orlando Magic, controls the ball against Killian Hayes, #7 of Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on December 28, 2022.
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Hayes scored five points, had three assists, and had two rebounds. Diallo scored 11 points and had five rebounds from the bench. Wagner finished his night with seven points and four rebounds, as well as one assist. 

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