The NBA has announced the decision to suspend Patrick Beverley for one game due to pushing Chris Paul in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final.
The player then apologized on social media, explaining that he got caught up in the heat of the moment, and wishing the Suns point guard good luck.
Patrick Beverley loses his head and pushes Chris Paul from behind, with the game stopped: sent off
@CP3 emotions got the best of me last night gang. My bad wasn’t meant for you. Congrats on making it to the Finals. Best of Luck ????????
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) July 1, 2021
The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/5zaKpoFiGr
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) July 3, 2021