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Cleveland Cavaliers G J.R. Smith suspended 1 game for 'detrimental conduct'

Smith will sit out tonight's game against Philadelphia.

Feb 22, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) celebrates a three-point basket in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Quicken Loans Arena. Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without guard J.R. Smith for tonight's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The team has announced that Smith has been suspended for one game for 'detrimental conduct.' Head Coach Ty Lue gave few details during his pregame press conference. Per ESPN's Dave McMenamin:

Tyronn Lue said “something happened after shootaround” today that led to JR Smith’s one-game suspension. Lue said Smith will be back at practice Friday and be back in the starting lineup on Saturday. Rodney Hood will start tonight.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 1, 2018

In 59 games for the Cavs this season, Smith is averaging 8.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. He had a good month of February, scoring 11 points per game on 45 percent shooting from the field and 43 percent shooting on 3-pointers.