Rockets take down Warriors, Smart ejected after altercation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

The Houston Rockets secured a victory over the Golden State Warriors on November 11, ending Golden State's eight-game win streak. Six Rockets players scored in double figures, with Kevin Durant leading the way, netting 20 points. Alperen Sengun was close to a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. Controversy arose during the game when Houston's Marcus Smart was ejected for throwing a punch at Charles Bassey. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka discussed the incident, emphasizing that Smart felt provoked after Bassey responded to an earlier altercation.
- •Rockets defeat Warriors, snapping Golden State's eight-game win streak.
- •Kevin Durant scores a team-high 20 points for Houston.
- •Alperen Sengun nearly records a triple-double.
- •Marcus Smart is ejected for throwing a punch at Charles Bassey.
- •Ime Udoka addresses the altercation between Smart and Bassey.
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