Marcus Smart receives three-game suspension for punch on Charles Bassey

Marcus Smart receives three-game suspension for punch on Charles Bassey

The NBA announced on 12 November that Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart was suspended for three games without pay after he punched Golden State Warriors forward Charles Bassey during a game in Houston on 11 November. ESPN reported that Smart threw a right hook that grazed Bassey's nose, was assessed a flagrant-2 foul and was ejected from the game.

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November 12, 2026
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Marcus Smart suspended three games after punching Warriors' Charles Bassey
Marcus Smart suspended three games after punching Warriors' Charles Bassey

CBS Sports • 12 Nov 23:17

The NBA banned Rockets guard Marcus Smart for three games following a punch that struck Warriors forward Charles Bassey during a game in Houston.

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Rockets guard Marcus Smart suspended three games for punch
Rockets guard Marcus Smart suspended three games for punch

ESPN • 12 Nov 23:06

Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart received a three-game, unpaid suspension after delivering a punch to Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey during a game on Wednesday.

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Marcus Smart suspended three games after punching Warriors' Charles Bassey
Marcus Smart suspended three games after punching Warriors' Charles Bassey

Hoops Rumors • 12 Nov 23:01

The NBA announced a three-game, unpaid suspension for Rockets guard Marcus Smart after he threw a punch that contacted Charles Bassey's face during a game in Houston.

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Marcus Smart suspended three games after punching Warriors' Charles Bassey
Marcus Smart suspended three games after punching Warriors' Charles Bassey

The New York Times • 12 Nov 22:53

The NBA announced a three-game suspension for Houston guard Marcus Smart after he threw a punch at Golden State center Charles Bassey during a game on Wednesday.

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NBA suspends Rockets guard Marcus Smart for three games after punch on Warriors' Charles Bassey
NBA suspends Rockets guard Marcus Smart for three games after punch on Warriors' Charles Bassey

Yahoo Sports • 12 Nov 22:45

Houston guard Marcus Smart received a three-game suspension without pay after delivering a punch that struck Warriors center Charles Bassey during a March game.

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