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Suspensions Handed Down For Lakers/Rockets Brawl

Three players have been suspended in the wake of Saturday’s brawl fourth-quarter brawl between the Lakers and Rockets.

Lakers center Brandon Ingram, who shoved James Harden to start the altercation, will miss four games. Lakers PG Rajon Rondo and Rockets PG Chris Paul, who traded punches during the scuffle, each got two games.

The NBA has been investigating video that appears to show Rondo spitting at Paul right before the two began fighting. Before the suspensions were announced, Lakers coach Luke Walton said the team has “learned from the experience” and is “moving on”. The Rockets ended up winning 124-115.

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