NBA suspends Zaza Pachulia, Jason Richardson one game each for fighting

Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia has been suspended  one  game  without  pay  for  headbutting  Orlando Magic guard Jason  Richardson and fighting.

Richardson  was  suspended  one  game  without  pay  for shoving Pachulia  in the face and fighting.

The suspensions were announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Pachulia  and  Richardson  will serve their suspensions on Sunday, April 24 when  the  Magic  are  at  the  Atlanta  Hawks  for  Game 4 of the 2011 NBA Playoffs.

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Author: Inside Hoops

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