Why was Isaiah suspended?

Why was Isaiah Stewart suspended for 2 games

According to a statement released by the league, Stewart's punishment was as a result of "escalating an on-court altercation by repeatedly and aggressively pursuing Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in an unsportsmanlike manner."

How long did Isaiah Stewart get suspended for

2 games
LeBron James suspended 1 game, Isaiah Stewart suspended 2 games for on-court altercation | NBA.com.

Why was Isaiah Stewart ejected

The original foul on Stewart was a loose ball foul, followed by a dead ball act by James. James was then issued a flagrant 2 for unnecessary and excessive contact about the shoulder and was ejected. Stewart got two technical fouls for multiple unsportsmanlike acts during the altercation.

Did LeBron get suspended for hitting Isaiah Stewart

James in an unsportsmanlike manner.” James merited the suspension “for recklessly hitting Stewart in the face and initiating an on-court altercation,” the NBA said.

Did LeBron James apologize to Isaiah Stewart

Anthony Davis defends LeBron James, tells how Isaiah Stewart went after the King in the tunnel. The foul was not on purpose as LeBron tried to calm him down and apologize. However, Isaiah Steward was enraged and for good reason, as the incident left his eye bloodied.

Why was Isaiah Stewart mad at LeBron James

I'm going to let what Detroit drafted me for define who I am and the way I play basketball." Stewart was restrained by teammate after James struck him in the face with his elbow during a free throw attempt. While James attempted to apologize, Stewart was outraged and both teams converged near mid-court.

What caused the fight between LeBron and Stewart

Lakers coach Frank Vogel highlighted the fact that Stewart initiated the contact, which led to James' reaction. "[James] had an elbow [from Stewart] to the rib cage, which was a foul and he was trying to shed the contact," Vogel said. "And had incidental contact that was obviously enough for a flagrant 2."