Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks has been suspended one game without pay for striking Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring in the face, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. Nowitzki was initially charged with a Flagrant Foul Penalty Two, which carries with it an automatic ejection.

The incident occurred with 9:50 remaining in the fourth quarter of Utah’s 97-88 win over Dallas on Friday, December 26, at EnergySolutions Arena.

Nowitzki will serve his suspension today when the Mavericks visit the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.

(nba.com)

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