Matt Barnes suspended one game for neck shot
Matt Barnes - G/F - Los Angeles Clippers
Feb. 2, 2013 - 10:00 AM ET
Matt Barnes has been suspended one game without pay for "striking Greg Stiemsma in the neck."
During Wednesday's win over the Timberwolves, Barnes took exception to a high screen Stiemsma set on him. He proceeded to grab Stiemsma's neck and shove it, WWE style, earning himself a flagrant-2 foul and an ejection. Now Barnes will miss Friday's game against the Raptors. Look for Caron Butler and Grant Hill to get a few more swingman minutes than usual.
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