Thunder’s Mitchell, Wizards’ Champagnie suspended

The Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell and the Wizards’ Justin Champagnie were suspended one game without pay on Sunday for an altercation on Saturday.

The escort of Oklahoma City Thunder, Ajay Mitchelland the eaves of the Washington Wizards, Justin Champagniewere suspended for one match without pay this sunday due to an altercation that spread to the stands late in the first half of the game, in which Oklahoma City beat Washington 132-111 on Saturday night.

Besides, Thunder forward Jaylin Williams was fined $50,000, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace and Wizards forward Anthony Gill were each fined $35,000 for their roles in the altercation..

After a basket by Gill, Williams and Champagnie began to push each other under the basket. Gill and Mitchell became involved, and the altercation quickly escalated, spilling into the seating area behind the basket before order was restored.

After a lengthy review by the referees, Champagnie and Williams each received two technical fouls and were ejected. Mitchell and Wallace each received a technical foul and were also ejected.

Champagnie will serve his suspension Sunday night, when the Wizards visit the New York Knicks. Mitchell will serve his suspension on Monday, when the Thunder visit the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.