James Harden Suspended One Game For Kicking LeBron James
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The NBA announced on Monday that Houston Rockets guard James Harden was suspended one-game for kicking Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the groin. The incident occurred as the Rockets played the Cavaliers on Sunday.
The kick took place with 2:08 remaining in the third quarter. The Rockets were able to defeat the Cavaliers 105-103.
Harden was on the ground as a struggle began between he and James for the ball. Harden's leg swung and he kicked James resulting in a flagrant 1 call by the officials. The league upgraded the call to a flagrant 2 after reviewing the incident.
The Rockets face the Hawks on Tuesday and will have to do so without Harden's services.
