NBA Reportedly Suspends Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul and Brandon Ingram For Lakers-Rockets Brawl

Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul and Brandon Ingram received stiff punishments for their behavior during Saturday's Rockets/Lakers game.

Oct 21, 2018
Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James
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Image via Getty/Kevin Sullivan/Digital First Media/Orange County Register

Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James
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Image via Getty/Kevin Sullivan/Digital First Media/Orange County Register

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Brandon Ingram has been suspended four games for his role in the altercation during Saturday's game between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers. Meanwhile, Rajon Rondo received a three-game suspension, and Chris Paul was handed a two-game suspension. 

Sources: NBA suspensions – Brandon Ingram 4 games; Rajon Rondo 3 games; Chris Paul 2 games.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 21, 2018

Rondo may have received one more game than Paul for allowing tempers to flare by spitting in the direction of the Rockets star guard.

This is one of the pieces of video the Rockets are sending the league office as the NBA investigates last night's fight at Staples Center and determines discipline. pic.twitter.com/YKw7JF13cP

— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) October 21, 2018

Despite being provoked by Rondo, Paul's behavior was still inexcusable and deserved to be punished.

Whatever case Rondo's making, NBA is evaluating a video clip captured courtside that shows saliva/spit shooting from Rondo's mouth onto Chris Paul's face. It appears Rondo will have to sell league on fact that it was unintentional -- and that appears to be a tough case to make. https://t.co/ddrhhHuxnN

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 21, 2018

Sources: NBA's expected to learn two things on case Lakers/Rajon Rondo will make to league: Rondo suffered a cut/scratch under right eye from Chris Paul, which Rondo contends provoked him. Also, Rondo used a mouthguard, which presumably would complicate alleged act of spitting.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 21, 2018
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