NBA star LeBron James was suspended for one game after striking an opponent in the face during Sunday's game against the Pistons. It's the first suspension of his career.
James had been ejected during a game against the Pistons on Sunday.The ejection was only the second in James' career -- the first coming in 2017 for comments made to a referee. Sunday's altercation occurred with 9:18 remaining in the third quarter and the Lakers trailing 78-66 in Detroit. As a free throw was being attempted, James swung his arm backward while boxing out for a rebound, hitting Stewart.
— NBA Communications November 22, 2021 The NBA issued a release Monday saying that Stewart will be suspended for two games without pay for"escalating" the confrontation and"repeatedly and aggressively" pursuing James. James and Stewart did not speak to the media after the game. CNN has reached out to the Lakers for comment.
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