NBA suspends Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. for Game 4 against Celtics

The NBA has suspended Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. for Game 4 of the playoff series against Boston on Sunday after he charged and knocked down Celtics center Kelly Olynyk during Game 3.

The NBA announced the decision Saturday, saying Oubre had been disciplined for “charging and making forceful and unwarranted contact.”

The incident came during the second quarter of Game 3 on Thursday after Olynyk had set a screen that sent Oubre to the court. Olynyk was assessed a foul for setting an illegal screen.

As Olynyk argued the call, Oubre rose from the court and rushed Olynyk and shoved him. Oubre was then called for a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game.

The Wizards went on to win the game 116-89 for their first win in the best-of-seven series.

Oubre called the suspension a consequence of his actions.

“I’m not surprised,” Oubre said after practice Saturday. “The league has to do what they have to do. They have to handle that situation.”

The series, much like their regular-season meetings, has been chippy. Officials in Game 3 handed out two other ejections and eight technical fouls.

Lowry doubtful for Game 4

All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry says he’s doubtful to play for Toronto on Sunday in Game 4 of the Raptors’ Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Lowry has a sprained left ankle. He attempted to warm up before Game 3 on Friday before the determination was made that he could not play.

Lowry said trying to play likely made the ankle worse.

The Raptors trail the series 3-0. No team in NBA history has successfully rallied from such a deficit.

“Hopefully some things change, but right now I don’t think I’ll be able to play,” Lowry said.

Lowry was getting more treatment Saturday, adding that he’s not “giving up hope” of being ready to attempt playing in Game 4.