|
League suspends Miller, Coleman
Posted: Monday February 18, 2002 4:02 PM
NEW YORK (AP) -- Indiana's Reggie Miller and Philadelphia's Derrick Coleman and Corie Blount were suspended by the NBA on Monday for their roles in an altercation.
Miller was suspended for one game and fined $7,500 for throwing a punch at Coleman in the third quarter of the Pacers 86-76 win over the 76ers on Sunday.
Coleman was suspended for two games and fined $12,500 for grabbing Miller's throat and throwing a punch. Blount received an automatic one-game suspension and was fined $5,000 for leaving the vicinity of the bench during the altercation.
Also Monday, Charlotte guard Baron Davis was fined $7,500 for verbally abusing officials in the Hornets' 92-78 loss to Memphis on Sunday.
| Related information |
| Multimedia |
 Visit Video Plus for the latest audio and video
|
| Search our site |
Watch CNN/SI 24 hours a day |
|
|
Sports Illustrated and CNN have combined to form a 24 hour sports news and information channel. To receive CNN/SI at your home call your cable operator or DirecTV. |
Copyright 2003 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
|
