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James Harden suspended one game for kicking LeBron James

The NBA has handed Houston Rockets guard James Harden a one-game suspension for kicking fellow All-Star LeBron James in the groin during Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The incident occurred during the third quarter of Houston's 105-103 overtime win. Harden was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for his actions, but the league upgraded it to a Flagrant 2 upon a review to bring about the suspension.

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Harden, whose 27.1 points per game scoring average leads the NBA this season, will be forced to sit out when the Rockets visit Eastern Conference leader Atlanta on Tuesday.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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