NEW YORK -- Orlando Magic center
Tony Battie was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on
Monday for elbowing Memphis Grizzles forward
Pau Gasol in the head.
Battie was called for a flagrant foul midway through the first quarter
of Orlando's 96-91 victory on Saturday.
He was to serve the suspension during Monday night's game at Denver.
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