Atlanta Hawks guard Tyronn Lue has been suspended one game without pay for punching Denver?s Eduardo Najera in the midsection, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Senior Vice President Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred with 5:50 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Hawks? 97-74 loss to the Nuggets at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Lue will serve his suspension tonight as the Hawks visit the Utah Jazz.

Hawks guard Royal Ivey will miss tonight's game in Utah due to a mild concussion, suffered during last night's game in Denver.