The fierce rivalry between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers has reignited this season, highlighted by intense exchanges both on and off the court. Tim Hardaway Jr., a veteran recently signed by the Pistons, has his father's legacy looming large as Tim Hardaway Sr. publicly challenged Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton after some trash talk. This banter escalated when Haliburton responded cryptically on social media, likely referring to the Pacers' dominant record over the Pistons this season, winning three of their four matchups.

The rivalry reached a boiling point earlier, when Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was ejected for an altercation with Thomas Bryant of the Pacers. As the teams prepare for their next meeting, the stakes are high; a playoff encounter could be on the horizon, adding more fuel to this heated rivalry.

Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been handed a one-game suspension following a flagrant foul during Wednesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. This incident resulted in Stewart's automatic ejection from the game and added to his season total of flagrant foul points, which now stands at six. Stewart's suspension will keep him from participating in the Pistons' game against the Dallas Mavericks, coinciding with his scheduled bobblehead night.

The foul, which involved Stewart knocking Thomas Bryant to the floor, was classified as a flagrant-2, resulting in two additional foul points. Under the NBA's penalty system, accruing more than five points leads to a one-game suspension, with increasing penalties for further infractions. Stewart has also received a $50,000 fine for inappropriate gestures following his ejection.

Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has faced disciplinary action following an incident with Thomas Bryant of the Indiana Pacers during a recent game. Stewart has been suspended for one game and fined $50,000 after accumulating his sixth Flagrant Foul point this season. His aggressive play included an elbow strike to Bryant that led to his ejection from the game. This incident is part of a pattern for Stewart, who has a history of on-court altercations, including a previous suspension following a confrontation with LeBron James and a punch thrown at Drew Eubanks of the Phoenix Suns.

Despite being a full-time starter last season, Stewart's performance this year has seen a decline, averaging just 5.4 points per game. He now finds himself coming off the bench under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The Pistons are set to face the Dallas Mavericks, where Stewart will serve the suspension.

Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for one game without pay following a sixth flagrant-foul point this season. The NBA announced the penalty, which also includes a $50,000 fine for Stewart’s inappropriate gestures after being ejected during a recent game against the Indiana Pacers. Stewart was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul in the second quarter, leading to his ejection. He entered the game already with four flagrant points, making the suspension automatic according to league protocols.

Despite the suspension, Stewart's overall contributions this season include averaging 5.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. The Pistons are set to face the Dallas Mavericks next.

Isaiah Stewart, the center for the Detroit Pistons, has been handed a one-game suspension without pay following his accumulation of six flagrant foul points this season. The NBA confirmed the suspension after Stewart was ejected for a flagrant foul 2 during the Pistons' recent 133-119 defeat against the Indiana Pacers. This incident occurred with 8:45 left in the second quarter, marking Stewart’s sixth flagrant foul point, which ultimately led to his penalty.

In addition to the suspension, Stewart has been fined $50,000 due to his inappropriate gestures made post-ejection. As a result of his suspension, he will forfeit $86,207 in salary for the upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks, as reported by ESPN's Bobby Marks.