Raptors' Johnson suspended for throwing mouthpiece


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Updated: 12/12/2012 12:19 pm | Published: 12/12/2012 12:24 am
Amir Johnson #15 of the Toronto Raptors against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 2, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
Amir Johnson #15 of the Toronto Raptors against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 2, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson was suspended one game without pay for throwing his mouthpiece and hitting an official during Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The incident occured with 5:01 remaining in the third quarter of the Raptors' 92-74 loss.

Johnson will serve his punishment on Wednesday when Toronto hosts the Brooklyn Nets.

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