Oklahoma City Thunder TV play-by-play announcer Brian Davis before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Charlotte Hornets at Chesapeake Energy Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

The Thunder announced Friday that it has suspended TV play-by-play announcer Brian Davis for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against Utah on Sunday.

Davis caused controversy when in the second quarter of the Thunder’s season finale against Memphis on Wednesday he said Russell Westbrook was “out of his cotton-picking mind” in reference to a Westbrook assist. Thunder vice president of broadcasting and communications Dan Mahoney called Davis’ phrase “highly inappropriate and offensive” on Thursday.

Davis met with players Friday morning and issued a statement through the Thunder on Friday afternoon.

“It is with great remorse and humility that I accept this suspension for the insensitive words I used during Wednesday's broadcast,” Davis wrote. “While unintentional, I understand and acknowledge the gravity of the situation. I offer my sincere apology and realize that, while I committed a lapse in judgement, such mistakes come with consequences. This is an appropriate consequence for my actions."