Arbitrator cuts O'Neal suspension.(Sports)

Byline: CHRIS SHERIDAN Associated Press

NEW YORK - Jermaine O'Neal might be home for Christmas, back on the court with the Indiana Pacers when they play the rival Detroit Pistons.

An arbitrator on Wednesday knocked 10 games off the penalty O'Neal received from commissioner David Stern for fighting with fans during the Nov. 19 Pacers-Pistons brawl. Three other suspensions were upheld.

O'Neal's suspension was reduced from 25 to 15 games, making him eligible to return Saturday in the nationally televised rematch - but only if the judgment stands up in court.

The league and the union were expected to argue the matter this morning in U.S. …