標籤: Isaiah

Monday night was a bit of a homecoming for some players on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their game against the Philadelphia 76ers marked second-year guard Jared McCann’s first game in Philly, returning after being involved in a trade prior to the trade deadline. The game was also important for Isaiah Joe, who spent time with the 76ers prior to his stint in Oklahoma City.

McCann and Joe both played brilliantly off the bench for the Thunder. McCann scored 13 points on 5-11 shooting from the field (with three triples) and two assists, while Joe had nine points on 3-7 shooting from deep, with two assists and two steals. The performances of both players caught the attention of head coach Mark Dagenault, who praised the two 76ers alumni for “staying in character” against his former team.

“It was impressive,” Dagenault said, according to Justin Martinez at X.

The Thunder won easily against the 76ers, 123–103. It was a balanced effort from Oklahoma City: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points to lead her team and added five rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks. Seven players scored in double figures for the Thunder, including McCann and Jalen Williams. Williams, who returned to the lineup after a long absence, had four rebounds and six assists among his 18 points.

For McCann, this game marks facing his former team for the first time since the trade deadline. McCann was drafted by the 76ers in 2024 and had a great start to his rookie season. However, he suffered a torn meniscus early in his rookie season, causing him to miss the majority of his rookie year. After missing the start of the season with a torn UCL, the 76ers traded him to the Thunder at the deadline.

In 19 games for the Thunder this season, McCann is averaging 12.3 points per game on 46.9% shooting from the field and 44% shooting from deep. He is looking to win his first NBA title with the defending champions.

The Oklahoma City Thunder could continue their five-game road trip by facing the Brooklyn Nets without three starters – All-Star Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Lou Dort. The Thunder clinched a playoff spot after defeating the Orlando Magic, becoming the first team to do so this season, while extending their winning streak to eight. Oklahoma City improved to 54–15.

However, if the defending champions are to extend their streak to nine, the Thunder will have to do it without Dortch and Hartenstein, with Holmgren listed as questionable on the injury report. Hartenstein, who returned from a left foot injury last week, is out due to management. Dort is out due to rest, and Holmgren, who is still recovering from a left hip injury, is listed as questionable.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 40 points, five rebounds and four steals in Tuesday’s win against the Magic. Chet Holmgren added 20 points, 12 rebounds and one block. Lou Dortch had five points and two rebounds and Isaiah Hartenstein had eight assists, seven rebounds and a block.

Alex Caruso addresses memorable play in Thunder’s win

One of the most memorable moments of the Thunder’s 113–108 win against the Magic occurred in the first half when Alex Caruso used his shoe to block a shot. Caruso, who was charged with goaltending and technical fouls during the game, admitted she regrets doing the dramahe said, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.

Caruso said, “I’d never been in that situation before. It came next to me. So, I was like I’m going to use it.” “I just thought I was going to block it. Honestly, I didn’t know what the call was going to be. I didn’t know it was going to be goaltending and a take. If I had known that, I probably wouldn’t have made it.”

When Caruso realized it was too late to put his shoe back on during the game, he decided to use it.

“As soon as I got my shoe in my hands, I was thinking of using it,” Caruso said. “Not in a malicious way, but I’m going to try to make a play to stop the ball. It’s one of those weird NBA plays that probably won’t happen for the next 10 years.”

“As soon as I got my shoe in my hand, I thought about using it… It’s one of those weird NBA plays that probably won’t happen for another 10 years.”

Alex Caruso finding a technique for using his shoes to block a shot.

(via @justintohoops)pic.twitter.com/8QyPsPf1OB https://t.co/DPknnY5ha1

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 18 March 2026

Caruso finished with two points, eight rebounds and two steals in Tuesday’s win against the Magic.

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart recently suffered a Grade 1 left calf strain and will miss some time, the team announced Tuesday morning. Stewart is undergoing treatment and will miss at least the Pistons’ next four games.

Preparations are on to re-evaluate them in a week.

This means the Pistons will be without their defensive tackles on Tuesday and Thursday against the Washington Wizards, on Friday at home against the Golden State Warriors and on Monday, February 23 at home against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The good news for the Pistons is that it is not a significant injury, and Stewart should be able to return after resting and receiving treatment for a week or two, assuming he doesn’t suffer any setbacks in his recovery. Stewart is also the only key Pistons player to place himself on the injury report, leaving the team with options to replace his production.

However, the Pistons only have a 3.5-game lead over the Boston Celtics for the 1-seed in the Eastern Conference.

The race for the top spot in the East has suddenly become a major topic of discussion, with the Celtics adding back Jayson Tatum and winning seven of their last 10 games. On the other end, the Pistons have struggled recently, going just 3-5 in their last eight games, including a 119-108 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

With back-to-back games against the tanking Wizards, Detroit has a clear path to two wins in a row to try to steady the ship.

Unfortunately for the Pistons, this is an injury that has been bothering Stewart for quite some time. The big man has battled a calf issue all season, and head coach JB Bickerstaff recently alluded to it following his team’s loss on Sunday.

Bickerstaff said of Stewart, “It’s something he’s dealing with. It’s getting worse.” “He gutted it out in the last game and I think you could see he was favoring it late… It’s something we’ll take our time with.”

Although Detroit announced that Stewart will be reevaluated in a week, it is fair to assume they will keep him out longer to ensure he is 100 percent before the playoffs and the end of the regular season. After all, he is instrumental in the team’s defensive identity.

Without Stewart, Paul Reed, Ron Holland II, and Javonte Green will all have increased roles off the bench. Reed has now moved into the role of backup big man behind Jalen Duren in Stewart’s absence.

In 55 games this season, Stewart has averaged 10.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, while shooting 54.1 percent from the floor. Only he and Wizards big man Alex Sarr have recorded at least 90 blocks this season while playing less than 1,300 minutes.

The Utah Jazz suffered their third consecutive loss after falling to the Sacramento Kings 116-111 at Golden 1 Center on Sunday. The Jazz have now lost 10 of their last 12 games.

A loss to the Kings could be extra costly, as Isaiah Collier could miss some time. He suffered a knee injury midway through the fourth quarter and was ruled out of the remainder of the competition, as announced by the team on X.

Collier finished with 21 points on 9-of-21 shooting, five rebounds and three assists.

The 21-year-old guard has already missed 11 games this season due to a hamstring strain and a recent illness.

The Jazz have been criticized for suddenly benching players in the fourth quarter, including Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Bryce Sensabaugh, who were reportedly tanking in games to improve their chances of getting the top overall selection in the draft lottery.

The NBA has already fined Utah $500,000 for “conduct detrimental to the league.”

The severity of Collier’s knee injury is unclear, but fans are already skeptical.

@jhtem said, “45th fake injury in the last week.”

“Do you think anyone will believe this? Have some shame, you failure,” @hogsmeadd said.

@BubbaHubbaWubba said, “And you all are some people who lose games on purpose.”

@PatsFlamini wrote, “LMAO, get the fuck out of here.”

@Yooshiiiiiii_ commented, “F*** Isaiah Collier, destroy this player like the entire Jazz team.”

The Jazz fell to 20–48, trailing only the Kings, who improved to 18–51 for the worst record in the Western Conference.

Utah has never had the No. 1 overall pick since the draft lottery began in 1985.

The Detroit Pistons have been fairly healthy for much of the season, which is one reason they remain on top of the Eastern Conference. There are some players who have had long-term issues, and one of them is Isaiah Stewart, as he has been dealing with a calf injury.

Head coach JB Bickerstaff recently spoke about Stewart’s injury, which has been bothering him for some time.

“It’s something he’s dealing with. It’s getting worse. He destroyed it in the last game and I think you could see he was favoring it late … It’s something we’re going to take time with,” Bickerstaff said, via Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press.

It is uncertain how long Stewart may be sidelined, but the expectation is that it won’t be for long. If that’s the case, the Pistons will have to rely on their depth to overcome his absence, and that means Jalen Duren may also see an increase in minutes.

It’s safe to say that Stewart has been the enforcer for the Pistons ever since he’s been on the team, and he’s willing to protect his team by any means necessary. He recently opened up about where he gets his mentality to hit the floor.

“I’ll just say I’m very competitive and I look at the court like we’re going to war,” Stewart said on The Young Man and The Three podcast. “I know the other team is trying to get our heads down. So, it’s like an upset, like I’ve got something to defend. I’m just proud. I’m not going to lie down and give you an easy game.

“It shows that they don’t know me, and just in a moment they start judging me. I’ve had a lot of different teammates that I’ve competed against that didn’t like me, then they come to Detroit, it’s just like a threat, Stu is different. It’s great to have him as a teammate as a brother.”

The Oklahoma City Thunder arrived at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night looking to prove why they have the best record in the NBA, but they left with more questions than answers regarding their health. In a physical performance against the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City lost two of its most important defensive anchors as Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein were both forced to foul out early via Brett Siegel.

Caruso, a versatile defender known for his tireless perimeter defense, suffered a left hip injury during the heat of the action. The team immediately ruled him out for the remainder of the night, a major blow to a unit that relies on his ability to disrupt opposing stars like Jalen Brunson. Shortly after, the frontcourt suffered a blow of its own. Hartenstein, who was returning to his former home in New York, was sidelined with left calf tightness.

NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace supports the comparison between himself and Isaiah Stewart, further validating the young forward’s emergence during the Detroit Pistons’ standout season.

In a recent interview with ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill, Wallace addressed several parallels between his Hall of Fame career and Stewart’s evolving role in Detroit’s frontcourt.

“I definitely see it,” Wallace said.

Stewart, 24, is having one of the most accomplished stretches of his career. In 48 games and 13 starts, he has averaged 10 points, 5.1 rebounds, a career-high 1.7 blocks and 1.1 assists, while shooting 54% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range in 23.3 minutes per game. His impact has helped Detroit reach an NBA-best record of 43–14.

Comparisons focus primarily on defensive intensity and physical presence. Despite being undersized for a traditional center, Wallace made his legacy as one of the league’s most dominant defenders. A four-time Defensive Player of the Year and five-time All-Star, Wallace anchored Detroit’s 2004 championship team and became synonymous with the franchise’s gritty identity. His rebounding, rim protection and tireless energy defined the era of Pistons basketball.

Isaiah Stewart credits Ben Wallace’s path for growing mutual respect

Stewart acknowledged the connection.

“He paved the way for us guys to be smaller,” Stewart said. “I’m trying to live up to that and keep my name in this organization in a positive way.”

According to ESPN, the mutual respect between the two goes beyond public comments.

Watching the respectful exchange, a source who knows Wallace well summed it up:

“Ben looks at Stewart like a proud father.”

As Detroit continues its rise to the top of the standings, Stewart’s development remains central to the team’s identity. Wallace’s endorsement reinforces the belief that Stewart’s defensive growth and physical style is up to the standard set by one of the franchise’s most iconic players.

One of the biggest stories this season is the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether he will stay with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks are currently out of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, as the roster is not suited to make a championship run without another star to take the load off Antetokounmpo and step up if he is injured.

But it appears Antetokounmpo is taking matters into his own hands, as a video from NBA All-Star weekend in which he is “recruiting” Suns star Devin Booker has surfaced. In the video, Giannis cited the example of Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart, who is known for his aggressive playing style and old-school enforcer attitude.

“You make everything look good, man, but you wear a different jersey than me. You can wear the same jersey as me. I’m like Isaiah Stewart: I’ll fight for you,” Antetokounmpo said in the video.

The reference was appropriate because Stewart was suspended seven games for running off the bench for fighting Hornets forward Miles Bridges following an altercation involving the Pistons’ Jalen Duren and the Hornets’ Moussa Diabate. But the joke hides the truth that Antetokounmpo wants help to achieve his championship.

Booker and Antetokounmpo share an interesting history, having faced off in the 2021 NBA Finals, which resulted in Giannis’ first and only NBA title. After leading the series 2–0, the Bucks swept four consecutive wins and their first NBA championship since 1971.

While Booker likely won’t be available for a trade this offseason, perhaps acquiring a second star would be what Antetokounmpo would need to stay in Milwaukee.

Cade Cunningham took his stance on helping Detroit Pistons teammate Isaiah Stewart with his fine following his recent suspension.

The Pistons received a lot of attention during a viral fight with Charlotte Hornets players on February 9. This resulted in Stewart and Jalen Duren being suspended and fined, along with other players on both teams. The NBA ordered the former player to miss seven consecutive games and the latter to miss four games.

Cunningham participated in All-Star Weekend festivities as he was in attendance for media day. After earning a spot as an All-Star starter, he answered questions as one of them revolved around Stewart’s fine. This is where the Star Guard came forward in support of his comrade.

“Would you ever be the one to pay the fine for Isaiah Stewart?” The reporter asked.

Cunningham replied, “I would. He’s my brother, man… It’s expensive, but he’s the guy. I wouldn’t trade him for the world.”

Reporter: “Would you ever be the one to pay the fine for Isaiah Stewart?”

Cade Cunningham: “I would. He’s my brother, man… It’s expensive, but he’s the man. I wouldn’t trade him for the world.”

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 14 February 2026

Cade Cunningham, what’s next for the Pistons

Cade Cunningham is enjoying an incredible campaign as the Pistons are in the mix for serious playoff contention. He will need his best buddies to keep him from getting into too much trouble and help him along the way.

Cunningham earned the second All-Star selection of his career this season as he is also up for his second All-NBA selection. He averaged 25.3 points, 9.6 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game in 47 appearances. He is shooting 46.2% from the field, including 33% from beyond the arc, and 80.8% from the free-throw line.

Detroit boasted a 40–13 record on the season, finishing atop the Eastern Conference standings. They are 5.5 games up on the Boston Celtics and six games up on the New York Knicks.

The Pistons remain on hiatus until All-Star weekend festivities conclude. They will resume action on the road when they face the Los Angeles Clippers on February 20 at 10 PM ET and the Boston Celtics on February 22 at 6:30 PM ET.

底特律活塞隊和夏洛特黃蜂隊在周一晚上發生了相當大的爭吵。最終，活塞隊以 110-104 獲勝，這在一定程度上要歸功於凱德·坎寧安 (Cade Cunningham) 的表現。

儘管如此，爭吵仍然是每個人都在談論的話題。四名球員被逐出比賽。以賽亞·斯圖爾特就是其中之一。據 WCNC 的尼克·卡爾博尼 (Nick Carboni) 報導，斯圖爾特在被趕出去後，在解釋自己為何參加這場鬥毆時，喚起了汽車城的精神。

“你不會指望我會站在替補席上……操，我被選到了底特律。”

第三節比賽進入緊要關頭，賈倫·杜倫在犯規後推倒了穆薩·迪亞巴特。隨後，兩隊不得不分開。然後，在布里奇斯向杰倫·杜倫揮出一拳後，斯圖爾特替補上場攻擊邁爾斯·布里奇斯。

“你不會指望我會站在替補席上……操，我被選到了底特律。”

以賽亞·斯圖爾特被驅逐後 👀

（通過 @NickCarboniWCNC）pic.twitter.com/WohWsmJXDJ https://t.co/Stj70I50iw

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 2 月 10 日

最終，斯圖爾特、布里奇斯、杜倫、迪亞巴特全部被驅逐出場。如果這還不夠，黃蜂隊主教練查爾斯·李因在裁判中與裁判發生爭執而被驅逐。

據底特律自由報/雅虎體育報導，斯圖爾特以前就曾捲入混戰。 2021 年，他在活塞/湖人隊的比賽中與勒布朗·詹姆斯發生了臭名昭著的事件。詹姆斯在搶籃板時撞到了斯圖爾特，導致他流血。斯圖爾特隨後不得不被隊友攔住。

最終，他被停賽兩場。

與此同時，這是活塞隊陷入鬥毆的最新例子。當然，20 世紀 80 年代末和 90 年代初的壞小子活塞隊以其嚴酷的身體素質而聞名。

那麼，誰能忘記2004年對陣印第安納步行者隊的《宮中惡意》呢？

週五晚上休斯頓火箭隊對陣底特律活塞隊的比賽中，阿爾佩倫·森貢 (Alperen Sengun) 將以賽亞·斯圖爾特 (Isaiah Stewart) 放在了一張大人物海報中。

Sengun 正在火箭隊度過他職業生涯的第五個賽季，他繼續成長為聯盟最好的中鋒之一。他出色的得分和組織能力幫助休斯頓隊成為西部聯盟最具競爭力的球隊之一。

在休斯頓對陣目前東部聯盟頂級球隊底特律的比賽中，森貢充分展示了他的進攻技巧。最精彩的時刻發生在第四節的前幾分鐘，這位明星中鋒衝入油漆區，在空中一躍，在斯圖爾特的頭上完成了單手扣籃，在這個過程中震驚了對方的觀眾。

ALPEREN SENGUN 與以賽亞·斯圖爾特的海報😤

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 1 月 24 日

火箭隊阿爾佩倫·先根 (Alperen Sengun) 如何對陣活塞隊

阿爾佩倫·森貢（Alperen Sengun）對陣以賽亞·斯圖爾特（Isaiah Stewart）的比賽堪稱精彩亮點，幫助火箭隊在客場擊敗了活塞隊。

上半場兩隊戰成平手，各得52分。火箭隊在第三節以34-20的表現控制局面，並在當晚餘下的時間裡保持領先。

在這場胜利中，休斯頓隊有五名球員得分達到兩位數，其中包括先貢。他最終得到18分、5次助攻、2次搶斷和1個籃板。他投籃11投6中，罰球8投6中。凱文·杜蘭特拿下30分和6個籃板，里德·謝潑德拿下18分，阿門·湯普森得到15分和9個籃板。與此同時，小賈巴里史密斯貢獻11分和10個籃板。

休斯頓本賽季戰績提升至27勝16負，在西部積分榜上排名第四。他們領先洛杉磯湖人隊和菲尼克斯太陽隊一場。然而，他們落後丹佛掘金隊兩場，落後聖安東尼奧馬刺隊三場。

火箭隊將在主場期待接下來的兩場比賽。他們將於美國東部時間 1 月 26 日晚上 8 點迎戰孟菲斯灰熊隊，並於 1 月 28 日晚上 9:30 迎戰馬刺隊。