A violent brawl during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Detroit Pistons of the NBA this Sunday, March 30, 2025 ended with five players and two coaches ejected, including Argentine assistant Pablo Prigioni, a current member of the Timberwolves coaching staff.
The incident occurred in the second quarter with 8:36 minutes left in the first half. After a foul on Naz Reid, Pistons player Ron Holland responded with shoves and words that ignited tempers. Within seconds, the dispute escalated into a brawl involving all ten players on the court and several members of both coaching staffs.
Prigioni and Bickerstaff, expelled
One of the most tense moments of this NBA game brawl was the verbal exchange between Pablo Prigioni and Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff.
The two men got into a heated argument in the middle of the attempt to separate the players and, after a referee’s review, were also ejected from the match.
Witnesses said the fight broke out just a few feet away from Timberwolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez, who even helped a fan affected by the melee.
In seconds, the dispute turned into a brawl
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The game ended up recording 12 technical fouls, the highest number in a single NBA game since 2005, according to Opta STATS.
This reflects the high level of tension experienced even before the physical conflict broke out.
Those ejected for Minnesota were: Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo and Pablo Prigioni. For the Pistons, Ron Holland, Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser and J.B. Bickerstaff were suspended.
Who is Pablo Prigioni?
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Pablo Prigioni, born in Río Tercero, Córdoba, Argentina, in 1977, is a historic figure in Latin American basketball.
A former NBA point guard and champion with the Argentine national team, he currently serves as an assistant coach for the Timberwolves, a team he has worked with since 2019.
After stints with the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers as a player, Prigioni has established himself as one of the most respected South American coaches on the U.S. professional circuit.
On the other hand, the NBA confirmed that it is reviewing the videos of this fight and is considering imposing additional suspensions or fines. Decisions could be announced in the coming days.
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