WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- The NBA suspended Phoenix Suns Steve Nash one match and fined teammate Shaquille O'Neal and Houston's Tracy McGrady for their involvement in the shoving match on Wednesday.

    Phoenix player Matt Barnes was also suspended two games for his actions in a 94-82 loss to the Rockets. O'Neal was fined 35,000 dollars.

Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston (2nd L) is grabbed by Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash (C) of Canada as Suns guard Leandro Barbosa (R) of Brazil and Rockets guard Tracy McGrady (1) look on during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Arizona November 12, 2008. Rockets beat Suns 94-82. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    Rockets player Rafer Alston was suspended two games and McGradywas hit with a 25,000 dollar penalty.

    Canada's Nash was cited by the league's disciplinary officials on Friday for "escalating the altercation." He and Barnes will miss Friday's game at Sacramento, and Barnes will also sit out Sunday's match against Detroit.

    Alston will miss games Friday against San Antonio and Saturday against New Orleans. Barnes and Alston were handed game misconducts after a pushing match late in the third quarter.