Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart handed 3-game ban after swinging at Warriors center Charles Bassey
Marcus Smart faces a three-game NBA suspension after punching Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey in Houston's 115-108 win over Golden State.
Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart has been suspended for three games without pay after swinging at Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey. The incident occurred in the third quarter of Houston’s win, resulting in a Flagrant 2 foul and Smart’s ejection. Smart claimed Bassey provoked him by grabbing his previously injured elbow, while Bassey accused Smart of playing dirty and intentionally seeking ejection.
- Marcus Smart suspended for three games without pay by the NBA.
- Suspension follows an incident where Smart swung at and grazed Warriors center Charles Bassey.
- Smart received a Flagrant 2 foul and was ejected from the game.
- Smart claimed Bassey provoked him by grabbing his injured elbow.
- Bassey accused Smart of playing dirty and intentionally trying to get ejected.
- This is Smart’s third NBA suspension.
- Smart will miss games against the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Miami Heat.
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