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Three players ejected as Pistons-Magic scuffle in first half
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Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey argues with referee Josh Tiven, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Detroit. - photo by AP Photo/Duane Burleson
DETROIT (AP) — Orlando’s Moritz Wagner appeared to briefly get knocked out by a punch to the back of the head after starting a fight in the first half against the Pistons that led to three ejections Wednesday night in a scene that triggered memories of an ugly brawl in Detroit 18 years ago. Wagner was ejected for a flagrant foul, while Detroit’s Killian Hayes and Hamadou Diallo were thrown out for their actions during the ensuing scuffle in front of the Pistons bench. With 34 seconds left in the first half, Wagner and Hayes chased an errant Magic pass into the backcourt.