Several suspensions of Lakers-Rockets are fighting

The NBA suspended striker Brandon Ingram (four games) of the Los Angeles Lakers, teammate Rajon Rondo (three games) and goaltender Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets (two games) – all without pay – for their role in a fourth quarter fight Saturday night at Staples Center.

"Ingram was suspended for aggressively resuming the altercation and for punching Paul in the face, confronting a game official in a hostile manner, and inciting the incident by pushing the guard of the Rockets, James Harden, "the league told reporters. declaration. "Rondo was suspended for causing a physical altercation with, and spitting and throwing multiple punches at Paul." Paul was hung up for pricking Rondo's face and making contact with his face, and throwing him many times. fist."

Paul will serve his suspension Sunday night when the Rockets face the Clippers at the Staple Center.

With 4:13 remaining in the match and the Rockets in front of 109-108, a fight was held with several participants.

The NBA was evaluating a video shot in the field that allegedly captured Rondo spewing Paul's face at the Staples Center, ESPN sources told the ESPN Sunday. The Rockets video team watched the video during the match and it was shared with the league office, sources said.

This is one of the videos the Rockets send to the league office while the NBA investigates last night's bout at the Staples Center and determines the discipline. pic.twitter.com/YKw7JF13cP

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When asked on Sunday whether Rondo was spitting on Paul, the Lakers head coach, Luke Walton, replied, "No.

The Lakers met as a team Sunday in their movie theater and discussed the fight. Rondo and Ingram practiced on Sundays but did not talk to reporters.

"We learned the lessons from the experience and we move on to something else," Walton said before suspending the suspensions. "… we learned – everyone learns something different, but we talked about it, we talked about it, the message was conveyed, and now it's about the next man, going from there. Before and stay positive, continue to improve. "

NBA basketball vice-president Kiki VanDeWeghe was present for the Saturday night skirmish. VanDeWeghe was leading the NBA's investigation into the incident and helping to interview participants and witnesses Sunday in Los Angeles, league sources said.

Rondo punched Paul after Paul punched him in the face. Once the altercation of Paul and Rondo occurred, Ingram sprinted from half of the field and threw his own punch in the direction of Paul and PJ Tucker, who did not want to see him. did not land properly.

Rondo explained that he had not spit on Paul and that he had been pushed to punch after Paul put a finger on his face and left a scratch under him. ### 39, right eye, indicated sources of the League. Rondo also pointed out that he was wearing a mouthguard, which would affect his ability to intentionally spit on someone.

Lonzo Ball, last year 's starter, could replace Rondo in the starter squad. Walton said he would meet with training staff on Sunday to see if any restrictions on Ball at the start of the season would be lifted.

The Lakers released the playmaker after knee surgery in the off season. Ball played 26 minutes and finished with 14 points, six rebounds and four assists against the Rockets.

Kyle Kuzma is also an option to start for Ingram.

Information from ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk was used in this report.