Miami Heat's Chris Andersen banned from game six of Eastern Conference Finals

Efficient Miami Heat centre Chris Andersen has been suspended for game six of the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.

Andersen, who is 15-for-15 from the field in the series, incurs the punishment because of his push on Tyler Hansbrough in the second quarter of game five on Thursday.

Defending NBA champions Miami hold a 3-2 series lead over the Pacers as they go to Indianapolis tonight looking to close out the best-of-seven series in six.

The winner will face Western Conference champions San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals, which start this Thursday, June 6.