NBA suspends Ibaka, Chriss over fight

ByReuters

Published 12/03/2019 at 21:12 GMT

The NBA suspended Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka three games and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marquese Chriss one game for their fight in Monday night's game.

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Both suspensions, announced Tuesday, are without pay.

The incident occurred with one second left in the third quarter of the
Cavaliers' 126-101 home win over the Raptors.

Ibaka and Chriss collided while going for a full-court pass near the Raptors'
basket. Chriss appeared to say something as Ibaka got up. Ibaka grabbed Chriss
by the throat and punches were thrown by both players.

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Ibaka's longer suspension was based on his instigation of the altercation,
throwing a punch at Chriss and his history of fighting during NBA games. The
suspension of Chriss was based on throwing a punch at Ibaka.

Chriss will serve his suspension Tuesday, when the Cavaliers visit the
Philadelphia 76ers. Ibaka's suspension begins Thursday, when the Raptors host
the Los Angeles Lakers.

--Field Level Media

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