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Reacting to Pistons-Hornets brawl, intense game

The NOTB crew shares their reactions to the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets brawl in an intense game that resulted in multiple ejections and potential suspensions in the future.

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Liam McNeeley

CHA Forward #33

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Liam McNeeley (ankle) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks.

McNeeley is recovering from a sprained left ankle. As the lone member of Charlotte’s four-player 2025 draft class not to have cracked the rotation, his absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Grant Williams

CHA Forward #2

Grant Williams provided a boost off the bench with 12 points (3-of-6 FGs), two rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers on Monday against the Pistons.

Williams has now scored in double figures three times in his last four games, and he set a new season high for assists. Williams has had some solid games, and after both Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges were involved in a brawl that led to both players being ejected, Williams could end up spending some time as a starter if they face suspensions. Williams isn’t a high-upside option for fantasy managers, but he can provide a solid boost.
Kon Knueppel

CHA Guard-Forward #7

Kon Knueppel lit up the Pistons with 20 points (6-of-13 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, one block and five three-pointers on Monday.

This was the third straight game that Knueppel scored at least 20 points, though it wasn’t enough for Charlotte to keep their winning streak alive. He has been incredible as a rookie, and he’ll look to keep that going against the Hawks on Wednesday in their final game before the All-Star break. Miles Bridges was involved in the altercation during the game and was ejected. He could certainly face a suspension, which would mean more opportunities for Knueppel.
Brandon Miller

CHA Forward #24

Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 24 points (8-of-18 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in a 110-104 loss to the Pistons on Monday.

Miller followed up his 10-game streak with at least 20 points with three straight games below that mark. While he got back on track in this game, Charlotte’s winning streak came to an end. Miller was better than he had been over the past week, which is great to see after a short lull. The Hornets have one more game before the All-Star break having Miller stay hot against the Hawks on Wednesday should help them get back to their winning ways before a week off.
Moussa Diabaté

CHA Forward #14

Moussa Diabaté and Miles Bridges were ejected from Monday’s game against the Pistons with 7:09 remaining in the third quarter.

In a game that had been physical throughout, things got out of control during the third quarter. Diabaté wrapped up Detroit’s Jalen Duren as the Pistons center was attempting a shot in the paint. Those two came together, leading players on both teams, including Bridges and Stewart, to get involved. While Diabaté was being restrained, Bridges and Stewart got into a separate altercation at half court. Grant Williams and Ryan Kalkbrenner entered the Hornets lineup.
Malaki Branham

CHA Forward

Malaki Branham (not with team) is out for Monday’s game against the Pistons.

Acquired from Dallas for Tyus Jones, Branham has yet to join the Hornets. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as it’s unknown how — or if — he’ll fit into the rotation.
Moussa Diabaté

CHA Forward #14

Moussa Diabaté amassed 11 points (4-of-8 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 15 rebounds and two assists in Saturday’s win over the Hawks.

Diabaté continues to shine as the Hornets’ starting center. During their nine-game win streak, the 6-foot-9 Diabaté has reached double figures in rebounds five times. While he has not been a top-100 fantasy player, the former second-round pick isn’t far off. And with the Hornets playing five games during Week 17, including three after the All-Star break, this would be a good time for some 12-team league managers to hop onto the Diabaté bandwagon.
LaMelo Ball

CHA Guard #1

LaMelo Ball tallied 19 points (7-of-20 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, nine assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Hawks.

Ball didn’t shoot the ball well on Saturday, but he offered value in other ways. His nine assists led the Hornets, and he committed just two turnovers. During Charlotte’s nine-game win streak, he’s averaged 2.7 turnovers per game, an improvement on his season average (3.1). Ball will have his work cut out for him on Monday, as the Hornets open a five-game Week 17 at home against the Pistons.
Miles Bridges

CHA Forward #0

Miles Bridges accounted for 26 points (10-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Saturday’s win over the Hawks.

While his shooting struggles did not prevent the Hornets from extending their win streak to eight games, Bridges entered Saturday shooting 38.6 percent from the field over the last four. He got back on track in Atlanta, making his shots at a high clip while also providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Bridges and the Hornets will look to extend their win streak to ten games on Monday against the East-leading Pistons.
Kon Knueppel

CHA Guard-Forward #7

Kon Knueppel finished Saturday’s win over the Hawks with 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and six three-pointers.

The Hornets’ win streak has reached nine games, with Knueppel being one of six to finish Saturday’s victory in double figures. Rostered in 56 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the rookie has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats during the Hornets’ win streak, according to Basketball Monster. Knueppel and the Hornets have five games in Week 17, with two being played before the All-Star break. Charlotte hosts Detroit on Monday.

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