Rockets’ Marcus Smart ejected for landing punch on Warriors’ Charles Bassey in wild scene

Rockets’ Marcus Smart ejected for landing punch on Warriors’ Charles Bassey in wild scene appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets ’ matchup against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors took a turn when the Warriors star suffered an abdominal injury and was ruled out of the game in the first half. But the third quarter saw things get even crazier. With 21 seconds remaining in the third quarter and the Rockets leading the Warriors, 84-76, Rockets guard Marcus Smart took a swipe at Warriors big man Charles Bassey as the play was progressing to the other side of the court. It’s unclear what, if anything, Smart was unhappy with, but he swung at Bassey and appeared to connect with his nose. The officials huddled together and assessed Smart with a flagrant foul penalty two, ejecting Smart from the game. Marcus Smart finished Wednesday night’s game with six points, two rebounds, one assist, and four personal fouls in 16 minutes off the Houston bench. After three quarters of play, the Rockets lead the Warriors 85-79. Kevin Durant led the way with 18 points, four rebounds, and four assists while Yaxel Lendeborg paced the Warriors with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and two steals. Stephen Curry also left Wednesday’s game in the first quarter with a right abdominal strain and was ruled out fairly quickly, placing some concern on his injury status. Related: Draymond Green gets 2 fans ejected in 4th quarter of Warriors-Rockets Related: Warriors vs. Rockets injury report: Will Richard somehow questionable after recent UCL tear