A massive skirmish marked the NBA match between Detroit and Orlando. Passions on the floor caught fire shortly before the end of the second period.

Kylian Hayes of Detroit intercepted the ball and tried to go along the right edge of the court to the ring " However, opposing player Moritz Wagner prevented him from doing so by pushing him hard onto the bench..

Detroit basketball players immediately stood up for their teammate, resulting in a brawl. Hayes himself hit Wagner on the head with his fist from behind, causing him to fall..

As a result of the incident, the referees sent off three players during the game:

Wagner for a flagrant foul, and Hayes and Hamid Diallo for their participation in a fight.

After the match, the NBA decided to punish other participants in the skirmish. A total of 11 players were suspended.. Hayes was punished most severely - three " Eight other Orlando players also received one-game suspensions for leaving the bench and joining the fray..

Earlier it was reported that American basketball star Britney Griner was released from a Russian prison..