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Kingston Flemings suspended by NBA for elbowing Bryce McGowens
The NBA has suspended Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings for one game without pay following an incident during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The suspension follows Flemings intentionally elbowing Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head.
The altercation occurred with 3:04 remaining in the Hawks' 121-99 loss on Saturday night. Flemings was assessed a technical foul and ejected from the game. Following the incident, Flemings apologized, stating that his emotions got the better of him due to the team being behind in the score.
Flemings will miss the Hawks' upcoming game against the Indiana Pacers.
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