Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers (15) reacts after being ejected after referees ruled that he intentionally swung an elbow at the head of Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki of Germany, while trying to fight through a screen set by the Mavs' Samuel Dalembert during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 in Miami. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 110-104. At left is forward LeBron James. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (The Associated Press)
NEW YORK – Miami guard Mario Chalmers has been suspended for one game after he was ejected from the Heat's 110-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.
Chalmers will sit out when Miami visits the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night.
Chalmers was thrown out with 5:01 remaining after referees ruled he intentionally swung an elbow at Dirk Nowitzki's head while trying to fight through a screen set by the Mavs' Samuel Dalembert.
Chalmers argued the flagrant-2 call, but the foul was upheld after a replay review.
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