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Detroit Pistons player Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault after punching Phoenix Suns’ Drew Eubanks before their teams played on Wednesday.<\/b><\/p>\n
Police said Stewart, 22, was “issued a citation and released” while detectives continue to investigate the incident.<\/p>\n
The two players clashed in the parking lot at the Footprint Arena in Phoenix.<\/p>\n
Eubanks, 27, played for the Suns against the Pistons, and scored six points and managed eight rebounds in 18 minutes as his side won 116-100<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Officers spoke to both players involved and a number of people who witnessed the incident,” said a police statement. <\/p>\n “They learned there was an argument between both players as they arrived at the arena. <\/p>\n “Witnesses said the argument escalated when they saw Stewart punch Eubanks, causing a minor injury. Both men were separated by security which ended the fight.<\/p>\n “Detectives responded to investigate the incident and collect evidence. Stewart was arrested for assault and issued a citation and released. The investigation remains active.”<\/p>\n “The attack on Drew Eubanks was unprovoked and acts of violence such as this are unacceptable,” said the Suns in a statement., external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n “We unequivocally support Drew and will continue to work with local law enforcement and the NBA.”<\/p>\n The Pistons added: “We are in the process of gathering information about what happened and what provoked it, and responding to the NBA and local authorities.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n