The NBA has handed down suspensions following an on-court altercation during Friday night's game between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns. Dallas forward Naji Marshall received a four-game suspension, while Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic was suspended for three games. Additionally, Mavericks forward P.J. Washington was suspended for one game. These suspensions are without pay.
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer expressed acceptance of the league's decision, stating support for Nurkic as a teammate. The incident occurred when Nurkic was called for an offensive foul and a confrontation ensued with Marshall, leading to ejections for all three players involved.
