Suns’ Lopez suspended for making contact with official

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Posted by NBAReporter on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 19:45

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Robin Lopez of the Phoenix Suns has been suspended one game without pay for improper conduct towards a game official, it was announced Wednesday by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.

The incident, in which Lopez made contact with an official, occurred with 8:14 remaining in the second quarter of the Suns’ 99-96 loss to the Toronto Raptors at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Ariz. on Jan. 24.

Lopez will serve his suspension Friday when the Suns visit the Portland Trail Blazers.