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Clippers' Patrick Beverley Suspended One Game for Shoving Chris Paul

Beverley's suspension will be served during the first regular-season game he is eligible to play in the 2021-22 season.

The NBA suspended Clippers guard Patrick Beverley for one game without pay for an unsportsmanlike act during Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. 

Heading into a timeout with 5:49 left to play, Beverley shoved Paul in the back, causing Paul to fall to the ground. Beverley was assessed a technical foul and was ejected from the game. 

Beverley's suspension will be served during the first regular-season game he is eligible to play in the 2021-22 season.

On Thursday, Beverley apologized for shoving Paul in the back.

"@CP3 emotions got the best of me last night gang. My bad wasn’t meant for you. Congrats on making it to the Finals. Best of Luck," Beverley tweeted.

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Beverley finished the game with 11 points and three assists, as the Suns went on to win 130-103. In the WCF, Beverley averaged 6.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. 

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