LeBron James suspended for first time in career after bloody clash in Detroit

• Lakers star recklessly hit' Detroit's Isaiah Stewart in face
• Stewart banned for two games after reacting with fury

LeBron James has been suspended for one game and Detroit's Isaiah Stewart banned for two for their roles in an ugly confrontation during Sunday's Lakers-Pistons game.

The incident occurred in the third quarter, when James and Stewart were jostling for position during a free throw. Their arms appeared to become intertwined and James swung his elbow, making contact with Stewart, who soon had blood streaming from above his eye. James, it appeared, attempted to defuse the situation after realizing he'd made contact with Stewart and drawn blood.