Warriors’ Charles Bassey calls out Marcus Smart’s ‘fake toughness’ after altercation
Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey may have been punched in the face by Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart, but he’s still standing on business. With the shot clock off in the third quarter of their Wednesday night clash and the Rockets leading by six points, 82-76, Smart ran full speed from the backcourt and gave Bassey a shove before […] The post Warriors’ Charles Bassey calls out…
Warriors center Charles Bassey confronted Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart after the former was allegedly punched by the latter during a Wednesday night game. The altercation occurred in the third quarter, with the Rockets trailing by six points, 82-76. Smart, who received a flagrant foul penalty, reportedly pushed Bassey before delivering a punch to his face, resulting in his ejection.
Ime Udoka suggested that Smart took issue with Bassey's aggressive play, which included Bassey grabbing his elbow, which had been injured. However, Bassey claimed that Smart's actions were a display of "fake toughness" and that he was responding to similar rough play from the Rockets guard earlier in the game.
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