Williams won't play tonight vs. the Mavs

DALLAS _ At least the Dallas Mavericks won't have to worry about Atlanta Hawks small forward Marvin Williams tonight.

Williams has been suspended from tonight's game by the NBA for throwing punches and fighting with New York's Shawne Williams during Friday's game against the Knicks. Marvin Williams, in fact, drew a two-game suspension while Shawne Williams was given a one-game suspension.

Marvin Williams, a starter for the Hawks, averages 10.9 and 4.8 rebounds per game this season.

-- Dwain Price