The Indiana Pacers edged out the Detroit Pistons with a narrow 111-110 victory on Thursday in a high-intensity game. Both teams played with intense determination, leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of a win. While the action on the court captivated fans, a moment of heated trash talk involving Isaiah Stewart stole the spotlight.
In the game’s closing moments, emotions ran high, and verbal exchanges between players were inevitable. Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart provided one of the most talked-about moments when he directed a sharp comment toward Pacers star Myles Turner. In leaked audio from the game, Stewart was heard saying, “You play with Legos, you fruity a* n****.”
LEAKED Audio Of Isaiah Stewart Trash Talking Myles Turner👀:
— LegendZ (@legendz_nba) January 17, 2025
“You play with Legos, you fruity a** n****” pic.twitter.com/YD4EoIvrCZ
Tobias Harris quickly intervened, pulling Stewart away from the escalating situation. Turner, on the other hand, remained composed, choosing to laugh off Stewart’s remarks rather than engage further.
Fans, however, had mixed responses to Stewart’s trash talk. While some criticized him for targeting Turner during his standout performance, others found humor in the exchange.
so having a hobby is now considered fruity? pic.twitter.com/IpmbNds0A8
— Scam Likely (@RagsTuhBitches) January 18, 2025
LEGOS are pretty cool tho 😎
— CryptoJD (@CryptoJD_1) January 18, 2025
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He was waiting all season to say this to him
— HAAANNNN Montana (@Luisjpro) January 18, 2025
fruity ass dude that plays with legos cooked ya ass for nearly 30 pts and a dub 🤣
— OJ – PlayerEssence (@PlayerEssence) January 18, 2025
Worried about the wrong bricks 😂 you got like 2 pts Stewart
— zov ✞ (@zovbets) January 18, 2025
Turner ended the game with 28 points, shooting 9-16 from the field, including a remarkable 8-11 from beyond the arc. In contrast, Stewart’s night was quieter, with only two points, albeit balanced by a strong showing of 13 rebounds and four assists.
Myles Turner Praises Teamwork As Pacers Edge Pistons For A Key Win
Increased trust and cohesion on the court among Pacers players have been crucial this season. After the Pacers win over the Pistons, Myles Turner shared that it was their recipe to win over the Pistons.
“I think we’re starting to trust each other a lot more. That’s really what it is. We’re flying around, having each other’s backs. It makes the game a lot easier,” Turner said.
With this win, the Pacers improved their season record to 23-19. Their next challenge will be against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
