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NBA suspends five players for roles in Heat-Pelicans fight

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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is among five players suspended for their role in Friday night's on-court altercation with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Butler and Pelicans forward Naji Marshall were each suspended one game for "instigating and engaging in" an on-court altercation, the NBA announced Sunday.

Also, Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Heat center Thomas Bryant were each suspended three games without pay for leaving the bench area during the on-court altercation and fighting.

Miami forward Nikola Jovic was also suspended one game for leaving the bench.