Howard out for one game after hitting James in face

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Houston Rockets forward Juwan Howard
was suspended for one game by the National Basketball
Association Saturday for hitting Toronto Raptors Mike James in
the face with a basketball.

Howard shoved a basketball in James’ face during the
Rockets’ 112-92 loss to the Raptors at the Air Canada Center
Friday night.

NBA Senior Vice President Stu Jackson announced the
suspension, which will be served without pay, on Saturday.

Howard will serve the suspension Sunday when the Rockets
host the Denver Nuggets.

(Writing by Roger Lajoie in Toronto)