NEW YORK — Don’t make contact with the refs. Not even a little.
That was the message that came down from league headquarters today when Robin Lopez of the Phoenix Suns was suspended one game for brushing up against an official with 8:14 remaining in the second quarter of the Suns’ 99-96 loss to the Toronto Raptors in Phoenix, Ariz. on Jan. 24.
Lopez will serve his suspension Friday when the Suns visit the Portland Trail Blazers.
To view the play click on the following link: http://www.nba.com/video/channels/originals/2012/01/25/lopez_play.nba