Lakers’ World Peace banned one game for striking opponent
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace has been suspended one game for grabbing an opponent around the neck and striking him in the jaw during a game, the National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Tuesday. Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Knight and World Peace tussled under the hoop while going for a rebound late in the second quarter of Sunday’s game before World Peace hit his opponent in frustration. The visiting Lakers went on to win 98-97. World Peace will miss the Lakers’ road game against the Brooklyn Nets later on Tuesday, the NBA said in a statement. . . .
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