"Foward Ron Artest has been suspended for one game by the NBA for his foul on Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea in the closing seconds of Wednesday's 93-81 loss to Dallas.

In Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals series, Artest clothes-lined the Mavericks guard. Artest was immediately ejected after picking up his second technical foul. He did not talk to media after the game but did speak to reporters after Thursday's practice.

He was was a man of few words, those being of "move forward" and "big game tomorrow."

What's your thoughts about the suspension?

"I have no reaction. I'm ready to move forward. Play basketball," he said.

Do you think it (suspension) was justified then?

"I'm ready to move forward and play basketball. We have a big game tomorrow."

But with that one-game suspension, it really puts more stress on your team to win Game 3.

"We just have to make sure we guard guys tomorrow, focus on the game tomorrow."

Do you attribute the foul to any frustration that was going on?

"I'm just going to move on to tomorrow. We have a big game tomorrow."

Did you and Phil talk about it?"