Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith has been suspended two games without pay for throwing an elbow and making contact with the head of Phoenix Suns guard Raja Bell, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Senior Vice President Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred with 10:31 remaining in the third period of the Hawks 112-94 loss to the Suns on Sunday at America West Arena. Smith will serve his suspension as the Hawks visit the Denver Nuggets tonight and the Utah Jazz tomorrow.