NBA Player Arrested for Alleged ‘Unprovoked’ Attack on Opponent Before Game

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Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday for allegedly punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks at the arena hours before the teams played.

Phoenix police said Stewart was issued a citation and released.

Stewart was already listed as out for the game because of a sprained left ankle.

Eubanks had six points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes in the Suns’ 116-100 victory at Footprint Center.

Eubanks said before the game that the altercation happened as he was coming into the arena. He said an argument started and they were chest-to-chest before Stewart threw the punch. Security intervened and Eubanks said he was fine for the game, though police say he sustained a minor injury.

“The attack on Drew Eubanks was unprovoked, and acts of violence such as this are unacceptable,” the Suns said in a statement. “We unequivocally support Drew, and will continue to work with local law enforcement and the NBA.”

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