Bucks' Sanders suspended 1 game for push on Batum
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Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders has been suspended one game without pay for pushing Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum from behind while in mid-air during Wednesday's game in Portland, the NBA announced Thursday.
The incident occurred with 3:01 remaining in the fourth quarter of Portland's 104-97 win.
The play was upgraded to a Flagrant Foul 2.
Sanders will serve his suspension when the Bucks take on the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. With DeMarcus Cousins expected back for the Kings, the Bucks will miss Sanders' defensive presence inside.