Marcus Smart suspended multiple games for punching Warriors player in Rockets win

In a recent game between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors, a scuffle broke out on the court, resulting in a multi-game suspension for Rockets guard Marcus Smart. The incident occurred during a fastbreak when Smart threw a punch at Warriors center Charles Bassey. According to the NBA, Smart has been suspended for three games pending an internal investigation.

During the altercation, he was assessed with a Flagrant-2 foul and was subsequently ejected from the game. Smart's suspension will keep him out of games against the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Miami Heat, all of which are road games. The Rockets won the match against the Warriors with a score of 115-108, maintaining their position at the top of the Western Conference.

The Rockets have benefited from an easy schedule while Smart is away, but it is clear that any player who engages in violence on the basketball court will face severe consequences. The NBA made the right decision in imposing a three-game suspension, as there can be no justification for throwing a punch during a game.