NBA Announces Punishment For 11 Players Involved In Magic-Pistons Fight

The NBA has handed out a lot of punishments after that massive Magic-Pistons brawl that took place on Wednesday night.

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It all started when Magic center Moritz Wagner and Pistons guard Killian Hayes were going after a loose ball.

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Due to this brawl, the NBA has suspended Wagner for two games without pay while Hayes will be out for the next three games (also without pay).

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Diallo was also suspended for one game without pay.

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In addition, eight other Magic players have been suspended for one game without pay for leaving the bench area during the altercation.

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Maybe this will serve as a lesson for players to not engage in this type of behavior in the future.

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Maybe this will serve as a lesson for players to not engage in this type of behavior in the future.

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