"(Julio Cortez / Associated Press) Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game without pay for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pregame introductions, the NBA announced Wednesday. The Lakers played the Wizards at Capital One Arena on Friday night. Hayes will miss the Lakers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. The backup center is averaging 6.4 points on 77.5% shooting and 3.8 rebounds. He's the primary lob threat for Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic."
"The Lakers just completed an eight-game trip with a 5-3 record."
Jaxson Hayes received a one-game, unpaid suspension for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pregame introductions, with the NBA issuing the suspension Wednesday. The incident occurred before a game at Capital One Arena on Friday night. Hayes will miss the Lakers' upcoming home game versus the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday. The backup center is averaging 6.4 points on 77.5% shooting and 3.8 rebounds, and he serves as the primary lob target for All-Star Luka Doncic. The Lakers recently completed an eight-game road trip with a 5-3 record.
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