Ibaka suspended 3 games, Chriss gets 1 for fight
Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka was suspended three games and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marquese Chriss suspended one on Tuesday as a result of the pair's fight on Monday, the league announced.
The altercation occurred with one second remaining in the third quarter as the two tussled for positioning, causing Ibaka to fall to the ground. Chriss seemingly had some choice words for Ibaka that sparked the incident.
Ibaka then grabbed Chriss by the neck before the two exchanged punches. They were separated and eventually ejected.
Cleveland ultimately emerged with a 126-101 victory.
The Raptors big man has a history of engaging in physical altercations, receiving suspensions for fights with Miami Heat forward James Johnson and Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez in the previous two seasons.
The suspension will cost Ibaka $448,000, while Chriss will lose $22,000.