On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Phoenix Suns in Arizona 115-105.
During the game, Patrick Beverley got ejected for shoving Deandre Ayton to the ground from behind.
On Thursday, the NBA has now announced that Beverly has been suspended for three games.
Via NBA Commutations: “Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverly has been suspended three games without pay for forcefully shoving Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton from behind and knocking him to the court, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The suspension was based in part on Beverley’s history of unsportsmanlike acts.”
After the game, All-Star shooting guard Devin Booker was asked about the push on Ayton.
“Pat needs to stop pushing people in the back,”…
