Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been suspended one game for "recklessly hitting" Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart in the face during their altercation in Sunday's game, the NBA announced on Monday.
Stewart has been suspended two games for "escalating an on-court altercation by repeatedly and aggressively pursuing" James.
The hit occurred while both players were jostling for rebounding position early in the third quarter. It led to a stoppage in action while Stewart, with blood streaming down his face, had to be held back multiple times by Detroit personnel as he tried to confront James.