Report: Drew Eubanks ‘barely flinched’ after Isaiah Stewart punched him in face

Athletic journalist Shams Charania has claimed that Phoenix Suns power forward Drew Eubanks ‘barely flinched’ after Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart punched him in the face.

The incident physical altercation took place before the start of the match between the Suns and Pistons on Wednesday where the home team came out on top with a score of 116-100 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Charania was recently quoted in a report where he stated that Eubanks ‘barely flinched’ after the attack and ‘stood there stone cold’.

“From what I’m told — the footage will show — Drew Eubanks barely flinched,” he said. “He stood there stone cold.”

The Suns released a statement condemning Stewart for the incident. “The attack on Drew Eubanks was unprovoked, and acts of violence such as this are unacceptable,” Suns spokesperson said. “We unequivocally support Drew, and will continue to work with local law enforcement and the NBA.”

On the other hand, the Pistons stated that they were in the process of gathering information about the altercation.

“We are aware of the incident between Isaiah Stewart and Drew Eubanks prior to this evening’s game,” the Pistons said. “We are in the process of gathering information about what happened and what provoked it, and responding to the NBA and local authorities.”