What happened
Marcus Smart was ejected in the third quarter of Houston’s game against Golden State after officials assessed a Flagrant 2 for punching Charles Bassey. The call came with 21 seconds left in the period.
After review, the crew said Smart’s punch made contact with Bassey’s nose. Bassey did not retaliate and later hit one of two free throws on the foul.
LINEUP CONTEXT
Houston had to finish without Smart, and any added league discipline would further thin the Rockets’ guard options.
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Original reporting: Rockets guard Marcus Smart ejected for punching Warriors center Charles Bassey — Yahoo Sports ↗