Magic’s Alston Suspended for Game 3
NEW YORK, May 7, 2009 – Rafer Alston of the Orlando Magic has been suspended one game without pay for his role in Wednesday night's incident during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations Stu Jackson announced today.
Alston has been suspended for swinging and making contact with the head of Eddie House of the Boston Celtics with 48.6 seconds remaining in the third period of the Magic’s 112-94 loss to the Celtics at TD Banknorth Garden.
Alston will serve his suspension on Friday when the Magic host the Celtics in Game 3 at Amway Arena.
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Alston has been suspended for swinging and making contact with the head of Eddie House of the Boston Celtics with 48.6 seconds remaining in the third period of the Magic’s 112-94 loss to the Celtics at TD Banknorth Garden.
Alston will serve his suspension on Friday when the Magic host the Celtics in Game 3 at Amway Arena.
