Hawks’ forward Horford will not be disciplined

CLEVELAND — Al Horford will not receive additional discipline for the Flagrant Foul 2 that resulted in his ejection from Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday night against Cleveland.

The 6-foot-10 forward will be available for tonight’s Game 4. Cleveland leads the series 3-0.

Horford was assessed the foul with 34.3 seconds remaining in the second quarter when he got tangled up with Cleveland guard Matthew Dellavedova. Horford delivered an elbow that was above the shoulders, according to lead official Ken Mauer. Dellavedova hit Horford near his knees while on ground, prompting Horford’s reaction. Dellavedova was assessed a technical foul on the play.

The NBA reviews all flagrant fouls and maintains the right to impose a fine and suspension upon any player who commits such a foul at any time during the playoffs.

“I think the league will do their due diligence,” Atlanta Coach Mike Budenholzer said earlier in the day of the review process. “I think they always, by in large, make good decisions and fair and equitable and take everything into account what a great player and person and all the things Al has done over his career.

“I think we are confident in the league’s process and due diligence.”

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