Charlotte Hornets BRAWL vs Pistons | Streak Over But Nobody Cares | Charles Lee EJECTED
The Spectrum Center reached a fever pitch during a night unlike any other in recent franchise history, as the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons engaged in a full-scale on-court altercation. While the final score shows a 110-104 loss for the Hornets, the real story is the high-stakes, physical atmosphere that felt more like a Game 7 than a mid-February matchup. The spark was lit in the third quarter when Moussa Diabate and Jalen Duren’s physical battle down low boiled over, leading to a “mushing” incident that sent the game into a state of absolute chaos. We look at how Diabate, Miles Bridges, and Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart were all central figures in a sequence that saw multiple ejections and will likely lead to significant league discipline.
Despite losing 40% of the starting rotation mid-game, the resilience of this Charlotte squad was on full display. Head coach Charles Lee was also tossed after standing up for his players following a questionable officiating sequence, yet he praised the team’s competitive fire in the post-game presser. We evaluate the massive second-half contributions from Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller, who nearly pulled off an improbable comeback against the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Even though the ten-game win streak wasn’t meant to be, the message is clear: the Charlotte Hornets are no longer a team that can be pushed around. This game served as a definitive statement to the rest of the league that the culture in the Queen City has officially shifted.
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30 Comments
Moussa didn't want any part of Jalen Duren, nice young player though. Thank God Ron Holland wasn't there out for personal reasons
Sion had some costly turnovers smh
So you foul me, walk up in my face and headbutt me but I’m the initiator? Got it
Moussa and Miles wanted all that smoke 😂😂😂
Just think, if Diabate would have held his composure the Hornets may have won this game.
Ice lol
Love the content guys… I'm always here for 704 representing… On its fan since day one and been to many games… I have to say this game last night was better than the super bowl… We show we belong… And we showed us that..We're a team to be reckoned with now… And for the future.. Keep pounding Hornets and keep pounding Panthers…🎉❤ I'll be at the spectrum center April 10th versus the Pistons
Yall didn’t watch the game before this? Moose was beefing with that masked dude from Atlanta they think muse little/soft they tryna bully him it’s a valid crashout🫎
The Spectrum arena better be packed out again this Wesnesday. This team needs Charlotte behind them. I'll be there 🙌🏿
Only if Coby white took tre minutes man
The moose has never been so loose 😭
It’s definitely called being mushed
Shout out to all the rookies but Sion James especially for not being intimidated!!!
Detroit trying to be bullied because they lost against New York last year in the playoffs and they trying to take out against Charlotte. Charlotte is not going to take that s***.
I wanted to fight with my hornets don't mess with my bugs! 2:32
OFFICIALLY did not want the smoke
We got heart n we are nothing to play wit
Goated episode fellas let's keep this up! 45:49 Buzz City
HAVOC AT THE HIVE!!!
Does anyone remember Stuart Gray from the OG 2nd year Hornets taking on the entire Lakers Team,or JR Reid taking on Hakeem,or Manute Bol
Yall got taught a lesson last night. Dont mess w the bad boys.
Yes, it’s called mushing. And for some dudes, that’s the ultimate in disrespect to get mushed by another man. Apparently Moose subscribes to that philosophy.
I hope we give PJ hall some time in Moose absence fr. He's the closest to him in skill set
Pistons fan here, respect the hell out of your guys for standing up to Duren and stew. I’ll never take anyone over those two when things get chippy but I can respect the ones who try 💪🏻 as far as your squad goes, yall will only go as far as lamelo will take serious taking you. Love that boy Kon, he’d make our team champions fr
Duren 1
Diabate 3
Bridges 3
Stewart 10
They was physical like the old Pistons and the Hornets fought back. The refs didn't call no fouls
He was not hit in the face. Stop it. He was pushed. And then he went nuts.
JD was killing moussa!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 drunken on him getting and1s cross his ass over and palm his face like a wnba basketball 🏀
Pistons fan here, good team! While I don't see you coming up this year, next you might be dangerous. I am glad the Hornets are getting an identity and hopefully that leads to better things for you.
Also the Goble refs are absolute trash and they ruin the game every time they step on the floor.
Let’s go Hornets 🏀🙌🏻