Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart has been suspended for three games without pay after swinging at and grazing Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey during a heated moment in the third quarter of Houston’s 115-108 victory. The incident, which saw Smart throw a right hook that grazed Bassey’s nose after a tangle under the basket and verbal exchange, resulted in a Flagrant 2 foul and Smart’s 13th career ejection. Smart, who claimed Bassey grabbed his previously injured elbow and taunted him, will miss games against the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Miami Heat, returning on November 18th against the Indiana Pacers. Bassey, however, accused Smart of dirty play throughout the game, including a first-half knee grab, and suggested Smart baited the reaction to get himself ejected and avoid playing. This suspension marks the third NBA ban for Smart, who has a history of disciplinary issues, including previous ejections and fines for altercations.
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