How can we help the Nets?

Ron Artest must have been wondering that last night. After scoring just eight points on 3-for-17 shooting in the Pacers’ 83-78 loss to Washington, Artest grabbed a framed picture and smashed it against the locker-room wall, earning a one-game suspension from coach Isiah Thomas.

Artest will miss tonight’s game in Boston. This came after he played only 13 minutes and failed to score Saturday in Indiana’s 105-96 loss to the Spurs.

Jamaal Tinsley missed last night’s game against the Wizards. He was in Virginia visiting his sick mother. He is expected to join the team today in Boston.