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Lue suspended for a game for punching Najera

By The Associated Press
<p>Atlanta Hawks guard Tyronn Lue was suspended by the NBA on Wednesday for one game after he punched Denver forward Eduardo Najera during a loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday night.</p><p>Lue is expected to serve his suspension when Atlanta visits the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.</p><p>With 5:50 left against Denver, Lue got tossed for punching Najera after the Nuggets' big man stole the ball. The 6-foot Lue took two roundhouse shots at the 6-8 forward _ enough to get him ejected, but not even close to enough to get a rise out of Najera.</p><p>"Why would I want to pick a fight with a little guy," Najera said after the game. "It's not fair."</p><p>Lue declined comment after the game.</p>
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