The Indiana Pacers suspended guard Stephen Jackson for Monday night's game at Chicago because of his heated exchange with coach Rick Carlisle, who kicked him off the bench in a weekend loss to Cleveland.

Late in the second quarter Saturday, Carlisle pulled Jackson and the two had words. Carlisle then pointed for Jackson to leave the bench area, banishing the fiery guard to the locker-room for the remainder of the game.

``I substituted for him. He came to the bench and an exchange ensued that I thought was inappropriate and detrimental to the team,'' Carlisle said after the 107-75 loss. ``So I made a decision to remove him from the bench.''

The Pacers in a statement said Jackson was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.

It's the latest controversy surrounding Jackson. The 28-year-old faces charges of firing a gun during a fight outside a strip club in Indianapolis on Oct. 6. He could go to trial in February.

Two years ago, Jackson was one of several Pacers who went into the stands and fought with Detroit fans during the worst brawl in U.S. sports history. Jackson was suspended 30 games and sentenced to a year of probation, community service and a fine.

Following Saturday's game, Jackson was on his way out of Quicken Loans Arena, escorted by two security personnel, when Pacers assistant coach Chuck Person summoned to have him brought back to the locker-room.

Jackson went inside for a moment before leaving again. On his way out, Jackson declined an interview request.

``No,'' he said. ``I'm cool.''