Rockets' Eason ejected for shoving Mavs' Washington from behind
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Rockets forward Tari Eason was ejected during the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Mavericks. The incident occurred after Eason shoved Mavericks forward P.J. Washington in the back. This ejection adds to the intensity of an already competitive matchup. The Rockets seek to regroup after losing Eason early in the game.
- •Tari Eason received an early ejection in the first quarter.
- •The ejection followed a shoving incident with P.J. Washington.
- •The game between the Rockets and Mavericks is currently in progress.
- •Eason's ejection may affect Rockets' strategy moving forward.
- 4:21 AMESPN NBA — Rockets' Eason ejected after shoving Mavs' Washington in back
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets’ Tari Eason earns first ejection of new NBA season for shoving PJ Washington
"Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason will probably remember their season opener on Wednesday for the rest of his life—for the wrong reason. The Rockets hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center, welcoming the much-awaited return of Fred VanVleet after a long absence due to an ACL injury. Eason, however, stole the spotlight—sort of—quite early. In […] The post Rockets’ Tari Eason earns first ejection of new NBA season for shoving PJ Washington appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Rockets reserve forward Tari Eason was ejected in the first quarter Wednesday night after shoving Mavericks forward P.J. Washington in the back.
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External links- ESPN NBAOct 22, 2026, 4:21 AMRockets' Eason ejected after shoving Mavs' Washington in back
Rockets reserve forward Tari Eason was ejected in the first quarter Wednesday night after shoving Mavericks forward P.J. Washington in the back.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 3:32 AMRockets’ Tari Eason earns first ejection of new NBA season for shoving PJ Washington
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason will probably remember their season opener on Wednesday for the rest of his life—for the wrong reason. The Rockets hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center, welcoming the much-awaited return of Fred VanVleet after a long absence due to an ACL injury. Eason, however, stole the spotlight—sort of—quite early. In […] The post Rockets’ Tari Eason earns first ejection of new NBA season for shoving PJ Washington appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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