Bruce Bowen of the San Antonio Spurs has been suspended  one  game without pay for striking Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets with his leg, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice-President, Basketball Operations.

The  incident occurred following a foul call on Paul with 5:15 remaining in the  third  period  of  the Spurs? 100-75 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday, March 12 at New Orleans Arena.

Bowen  will  serve  his suspension tonight when the Spurs visit the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.