NBA suspends 5 Heat, Pelicans players for melee
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The NBA suspended Miami forward Jimmy Butler and New Orleans forward Naji Marshall for one game without pay for instigating and engaging in an on-court altercation during the Heat's 106-95 victory Friday over the host Pelicans, the league announced Sunday.
Heat center Thomas Bryant and Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado were suspended three games without pay for leaving the bench ar