Isaiah Stewart Ejected After Flagrant Foul Against Thomas Bryant

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was ejected during a game against the Indiana Pacers after delivering a flagrant-2 foul on Pacers center Thomas Bryant in the second quarter. This incident, which involved Stewart violently striking Bryant with a shoulder while attempting to box him out, escalated tensions in an already chippy rivalry between the teams. Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff defended Stewart's actions, suggesting that comments made during the game crossed the line into personal territory. Stewart's ejection marked a continuation of his volatile reputation, having previously been involved in heated altercations, including a notable incident with LeBron James. Despite Stewart's early exit, the Pacers secured a 133-119 victory, with Pascal Siakam leading the scoring with 37 points. The incident raises questions about potential disciplinary actions from the NBA against Stewart, who has faced repercussions for similar behavior in the past.