NBA suspends Thomas 1 game for fight

Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas has been suspended one game without pay and Indiana Pacers forward Troy Murphy has been fined $10,000 by the NBA.

Stu Jackson, NBA executive vice president of basketball operations announced the punishments in a statement released Friday.

Thomas was suspended for striking Murphy in the face, while Murphy was fined for his role in escalating the incident by shoving Thomas. The incident occurred with 3:51 remaining in the second period of the Pacers 117-102 win over the Bulls at Conseco Fieldhouse on Dec. 12.

Thomas will serve his suspension tonight when the Bulls host the New York Knicks.