{
  "id": 19727764,
  "title": "Marcus Smart suspended multiple games for punching Warriors player in Rockets win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/marcus-smart-suspended-multiple-games-for-punching-warriors-player-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T22:51:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1136096/marcus-smart-suspended-games-warriors-vs-rockets-charles-bassey-fight"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "A scuffle between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night has now led to a multi-game suspension for a key role player on a top team in the Western Conference to start the 2026-27 season. The NBA announced it’s suspending Rockets guard Marcus Smart after he threw a punch at Warriors center […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rockets beat Warriors 115-108 to end Golden State’s 8-game winning streak after Curry’s early exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/rockets-beat-warriors-115-108-to-end-golden-states-8-game-winning",
        "published": "2026-11-12T05:19:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Houston Rockets beat Golden State Warriors in wild one that included Marcus Smart throwing a punch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/houston-rockets-beat-golden-state-warriors-in-wild-one-that-included",
        "published": "2026-11-12T06:08:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}