Rajon Rondo's ref bump costs him one-game suspension

By Houston Mitchell

April 30, 2012 12 AM PT

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for one game for sticking out his chest to bump ref Marc Davis during Boston’s 83-74 loss to Atlanta in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

The suspension means Rondo will not be able to play Tuesday night in Atlanta.

Rondo was unhappy with a foul called by Davis. He was immediately ejected from the game.

“I didn’t intentionally chest-bump him, but that’s what it appears to be,” Rondo said Sunday after the game.

“Obviously I was upset about the call and I said some words to Marc. I deserved the first tech,” Rondo said. “As I was walking, I thought he stopped. My momentum carried me into him. I even think I tripped on his foot.”

The Celtics are already without shooting guard Ray Allen, who has a sore right ankle. Avery Bradley will probably start in Rondo’s place at point guard.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Rajon Rondo suspended one game by NBA for bumping ref