Found May 08, 2009 on 17 Banners:
The NBA suspended Magic PG Rafer Alston for his slap to the head of Eddie House in Game 2. From the Globe: (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/05/07/alstons_suspension_leaves_hole_in_magic_backcourt_1241737104/)The NBA suspended Alston one game Thursday for slapping Eddie House in the back of the head, leaving the team in the hands of 34-year-old Anthony Johnson and seldom-used Tyronn Lue for Friday's Game 3 against the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference semifinal.Alston contended afterward that House goaded him into the play. A Magic spokesman said Alston was not planning to comment until Friday's morning shootaround.
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