Updated at 9:38 a.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Lakers' Bryant suspended for striking Spurs' Ginobili
Associated Press
NEW YORK — Kobe Bryant was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Tuesday for striking San Antonio's Manu Ginobili in the face.Bryant was to miss Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks, leaving the Lakers without their leading scorer when they opened an eight-game road trip.
The incident occurred with 2.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 96-94 overtime loss to the Spurs on Sunday.
Bryant is averaging 28.4 points, 5.5 assists and 5.4 rebounds.
