James Harden suspended for one game for kicking out at LeBron James

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been suspended for one game by the NBA for kicking out at LeBron James in his side's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The incident occurred in the third quarter of the game when Harden fell to the ground, after being challenged by James Jones and James, where he kicked out at the groin of the All-Star.

The 25-year-old was given a flagrant foul one in the match, but has now been suspended for one game by the league, which will rule him out of the Rockets' clash against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.

Harden is averaging 27.1 points per game for Kevin McHale's side this season.