Killian Hayes

The Detroit Pistons snapped their losing streak last night, but it was the knockout punch of Killian Hayes that has everyone talking.

Duren is now 3rd in total offensive rebounds in the NBA this season, just behind Steven Adams and Ivica Zubac. Last night’s game marked the 10th start for Duren this season, and in those games he is averaging 10 points,12.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Rookie Jalen Duren scored seven points and added 18 rebounds last night, eight of them on the offensive end.

A bench-clearing scrum ensued with Wagner, Hayes and Hamidou Diallo all getting ejected and plenty of other players potentially facing suspensions from the NBA ...

Hayes had been finding a groove at point guard in the absence of Cade Cunningham (lower leg), averaging 13.9 points, 6.3 assists, 4.1 boards, 1.6 threes and 1.0 steals in the seven games prior to Wednesday's abbreviated outing. [Pistons](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DET/detroit-pistons/) roared out to a big lead in the second quarter, and Orlando's Moritz Wagner took out his frustration on Hayes, shoving him into the Detroit bench as the two chased after a loose ball. A bench-clearing scrum ensued with Wagner, Hayes and Hamidou Diallo all getting ejected and plenty of other players potentially facing suspensions from the [NBA](/nba/) for their actions.

Just before halftime as Moe Wagner, Killian Hayes, and Hamidou Diallo were all ejected for their roles during an altercation near the Pistons' bench.

Markelle [Fultz] was in there trying to help Moe Wagner out, so it was my responsibility to get our players away from the problem. As the ball was about to roll out of play, Wagner shoved Hayes in the back, sending the Pistons’ guard tumbling into the bench. It was not me trying to be restrained, I was trying to make sure our players were taken care of.” A massive scrum ensued involving players and coaches from both teams, as well as referees and security personnel. Diallo raced in and shoved Wagner in the back, then Hayes popped up and punched Wagner in the back of the head. Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said during his postgame press conference that Wagner was “fine.”

Former Michigan basketball star Moritz Wagner sparked a brawl against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Wagner started to chase after the loose ball, but pulled up when it rolled out of bounds. While Wagner was wrapped up with Stewart, Hayes came up from behind and appeared to punch Wagner in the back of the head. Pistons guard Killian Hayes came up along the sideline from behind, and Wagner shoved him into the bench.

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes is facing a lengthy ban after punching Orlando Magic big man Mo Wagner...

Wagner was ejected for a flagrant foul, while Hayes and Hamadou Diallo were ejected for their actions in the aftermath. With 33 seconds left in the first half, Moritz Wagner hip-checked Hayes into the Pistons bench as they chased a loose ball. “Your worry is that your teammate is down there amongst the whole other team.” Killian Hayes and Hamadou Diallo were thrown out after the fight just before half-time. “That's when really bad things can happen.” Hayes was given a technical foul and ejected." “They just started making shots,” Mosley said. By hitting his last shot, Burks would have also broken Gary Payton's NBA record for most points in a game without missing a field goal or free throw. “He's fine,” said Franz Wagner, Moritz's younger brother. “I wasn't going to stop shooting,” Burks said. “I'm really proud of our guys,” Pistons coach Dwane Casey said. Diallo will serve his one-match suspension then too.

The Detroit Pistons won their ninth game of the season with a 121-101 victory against the Orlando Magic, but it was more about an altercation between ...

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Killian Hayes of the Detroit Pistons retaliated against Moritz Wagner after being pushed into his own bench, punching the Magic forward in the back of the ...

You can’t blame Hayes for being upset, but I’m sure the league is going to make it clear that throwing punches won’t be tolerated. Beef Stew didn’t even put his hands on LeBron, so this one was for his refusal to stop trying to go at him long after the incident. Detroit Pistons: How long will Killian Hayes be suspended?

Killian Hayes and 2 others were ejected after an altercation that left Mo Wagner KO'd. Woodward Sports Pistons Beat Reporter, Detroit Kool-Aid was on scene and caught it all on video. Looks like the whole Magic bench was over by the Pistons bench ...

Time will tell if this happens for the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons have been slumping all season. “With 34 seconds left in the first half, Wagner and Hayes chased an errant Magic pass into the backcourt.

Orlando Magic center Moe Wagner was struck in the back of the head by Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes, something you can't even do in mixed martial ...

[Check out the SI.com team page here.](https://www.si.com/nba/team/orlando-magic) [Magic and Pistons](https://www.si.com/nba/magic/news/orlando-magic-punched-in-mouth-after-brawl-loss-vs-detroit-pistons-game-recap-nba). Will Hayes' "MMA-illegal" move cost him a significant amount of time?

Hayes, Wagner and Hamidou Diallo were all ejected from the contest.

"My understanding of the rule is the fact that when you leave the bench and you're escalating -- words being said, things being said by their players and coaches that were not de-escalating the situation," Casey said. In addition, Hayes and Diallo were both assessed technical fouls and ejected for their roles as instigators. It was not me trying to be restrained, I was trying to make sure our players were taken care of." As the ball was about to roll out of play, Wagner shoved Hayes in the back, sending the Pistons' guard tumbling into the bench. Markelle [Fultz] was in there trying to help Moe Wagner out, so it was my responsibility to get our players away from the problem. Diallo raced in and shoved Wagner in the back, then Hayes popped up and punched Wagner in the back of the head.

NBA comes down hard as ELEVEN players suspended after star 'KOd' by 'dirty' act.

tweeted: “didn’t even notice Wagner got KO’d, the hit to the back of the head didn’t even look that hard? Looking at it again part of me wonders if he was already down when he got shoved into the guy on the pistons bench?” But you punch a guy (out??) in the back of the head …. This is a super dirty play by Mo Wagner. The other nine players will only be banned for one game. Do not move from your seats.”

Killian Hayes landed a punch that sent Moe Wagner falling hard into the Pistons bench on Wednesday night. In total, 11 players received a suspension after ...

On Wednesday, Mo Wagner, Killian Hayes and Hamidou Diallo were ejected after a fight broke out during the Pistons-Magic game.

Markelle was in there trying to help Moe Wagner out, so it was my responsibility to get our players away from the problem..." Hayes will serve a three-game suspension while Wagner will serve a two-game suspension. My thing is, there were words being said, things being said by their players and coaches that were not de-escalating the situation," "Moe Wagner was still on the bench underneath everyone. I didn't feel like they were de-escalating the situation." It was not me having to be restrained, I was trying to make sure our players were taken care of."

The NBA has suspended eleven players involved in the on-court brawl during the Detroit Pistons' win over Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

With 33.2 seconds left in the first half, Wagner and Hayes chased an errant Magic pass into the backcourt. - for a singular game for leaving the bench amid the on-court fracas. It followed a hip-check by Wagner on Hayes who got up angrily and reacted with force. Harris, Schofield and F. Anthony, Bamba, Carter, Jr., Hampton and G. It suspended eight Magic players - Cole Anthony, R.J.

On Wednesday, Mo Wagner, Killian Hayes and Hamidou Diallo were ejected after a fight broke out during the Pistons-Magic game.

Markelle was in there trying to help Moe Wagner out, so it was my responsibility to get our players away from the problem..." Hayes will serve a three-game suspension while Wagner will serve a two-game suspension. My thing is, there were words being said, things being said by their players and coaches that were not de-escalating the situation," "Moe Wagner was still on the bench underneath everyone. I didn't feel like they were de-escalating the situation." It was not me having to be restrained, I was trying to make sure our players were taken care of."