DALLAS — Mavericks forward Josh Howard was suspended Friday for the firsttwo games of the regular season, punishment for a fight with Sacramento centerBrad Miller earlier in the week.

Howard was ejected from an exhibition Tuesday against the Kings afterdelivering a forearm to the back of Miller’s neck. He also pushed Miller, whohad shoved Dallas guard Devin Harris to the ground.

NBA Executive Vice President Stu Jackson said Friday that Howard escalatedthe confrontation by running across the court toward Miller and engaging withother Kings’ players.

The Mavericks open the season at Cleveland on Oct. 31.

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