The Pool Report interview was conducted by Rod Boone (Charlotte Observer) with Crew Chief John Goble following tonight’s Pistons at Hornets game.

February 9, 2026

QUESTION: Why were Miles Bridges, Moussa Diabate, Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren each specifically ejected?

 GOBLE: The respective players engaged in fighting activity during the dead ball.  After review, we assessed fighting fouls and by rule they were ejected from the game.

QUESTION: Why was Charles Lee ejected with 5:54 left in the fourth quarter?

 GOBLE: After the foul call, Coach Lee comes onto the floor and aggressively pursues the official and had to be restrained by his player.

QUESTION: So, he was given two technical fouls?

 GOBLE:  No, he was given one, for the excessiveness and the totality of the event.