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Marcus Smart Ejected for Punch in Rockets Victory
Houston guard leaves game after flagrant foul in third quarter against Warriors
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Incident unfolds late in third
Marcus Smart was ejected after throwing a right hook that made contact with Charles Bassey's nose during the third quarter. The play occurred shortly after Amen Thompson scored on a transition basket that extended Houston's lead with 21 seconds remaining in the period. Smart and Bassey had been exchanging words when Yaxel Lendeborg stepped in to separate them. Referees reviewed the contact and assessed a flagrant foul 2, resulting in the automatic ejection.
Rockets secure the win
Houston held on for a 115-108 victory. Smart played 16 minutes before departing, finishing with six points, two rebounds and one assist. The 32-year-old has appeared in nine games this season, averaging 8.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals while making one start.
Career context for the ejection
This marked Smart's 13th career ejection and his first since the 2023-24 season. He joined the Rockets in free agency during the summer.
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