Blazers forward Zach Randolph will likely be suspended after punching teammate Ruben Patterson in the face during practice according to Jason Quick of the Oregonian.

The punch, which drew large amounts of blood, was thrown as teammates held Patterson's arms trying to hold him back and break up a skirmish between Qyntel Woods and Randolph.

"I've been around a long time, and things happen in practice," Head coach MauriceCheeks said. "But this one was . . . this was more serious."

Cheeks worries about the team "breaking apart".

"I don't know if it will shake the team, but I think this is going to test my coaching skills, just in trying to keep us together," a frustrated Cheeks said after practice. "We are on a pretty good roll right now, and it's unfortunate that this has happened. When things break apart like this, it tests your coaching skills in terms of putting things back together. I have to make sure our family stays together. I'm just being tested again."