Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The National Basketball Association announced a one-game suspension for Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes on Friday.

Barnes was given the ban after striking Minnesota's Greg Stiemsma in the neck in the second quarter of a 96-90 win over the T-Wolves on Wednesday.

The journeyman will serve the suspension when the Clippers take on the Raptors in Toronto later Friday.

02/01 14:37:54 ET