Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl has been suspended two games without pay for publicly criticizing and attacking the integrity of the officials, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Senior Vice President Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred following the Nuggets 101-92 loss on Monday to the New Jersey Nets at Pepsi Center. Karl will serve his suspension tonight when the Nuggets host the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets and Friday while the team visits the Phoenix Suns.