Marcus Smart Suspended Three Games For Punching Charles Bassey
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Key Points:
- The NBA has suspended Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart for three games without pay for throwing a punch that made contact with Golden State Warriors big man Charles Bassey during a game.
- The incident occurred late in the third quarter, leading to Smart being assessed a flagrant two foul and ejected from the game.
- The altercation stemmed from prior physical contact, with Smart upset over Bassey wrapping up his previously injured elbow; Bassey admitted to baiting Smart into the reaction.
- Smart's suspension will cost him approximately $125,462 in salary, while the Rockets will gain a small tax variance credit, providing slight financial flexibility under the luxury tax threshold.
- Smart will miss games against Utah, Washington, and Miami as part of the suspension starting Friday.
