Marcus Smart ejected for throwing punch at Charles Bassey during game
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 5:27 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Marcus Smart was ejected from the Houston Rockets' game against the Golden State Warriors after throwing a punch at Charles Bassey. The incident occurred in the final minutes of the third quarter when the two players became entangled during a rebound. Smart immediately exited the court following the ejection, which was assessed as a Flagrant 2 foul. He finished the game with 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 17 minutes. Following the rules, Smart could face a mandatory fine and suspension for the punch.
- •Smart was ejected late in the third quarter.
- •The punch was thrown during a dispute over a rebound.
- •He recorded 6 points on 2-for-2 shooting before ejection.
- •Smart is likely to face a suspension for the incident.
- 5:27 AMESPN — Rockets' Smart ejected for throwing punch at Warriors' Bassey
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets G Marcus Smart ejected after throwing punch at Warriors' Charles Bassey
- 4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Marcus Smart throws punch at Warriors player, ejected from Rockets game
"Rockets guard Marcus Smart was tossed from the game against the Warriors after he threw a punch at Charles Bassey, which the refs said connected.
"Rockets guard Marcus Smart threw a right hook Wednesday night that grazed the nose of Warriors center Charles Bassey.
"Smart can likely expect a suspension coming his way from the NBA.
Sources
External links- ESPNNov 12, 2026, 5:27 AMRockets' Smart ejected for throwing punch at Warriors' Bassey
Rockets guard Marcus Smart threw a right hook Wednesday night that grazed the nose of Warriors center Charles Bassey.
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 4:44 AMRockets G Marcus Smart ejected after throwing punch at Warriors' Charles Bassey
Smart can likely expect a suspension coming his way from the NBA.
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 4:43 AMMarcus Smart throws punch at Warriors player, ejected from Rockets game
Rockets guard Marcus Smart was tossed from the game against the Warriors after he threw a punch at Charles Bassey, which the refs said connected.
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