Rockets' Marcus Smart suspended three games for punching Warriors' Charles Bassey during in-game scuffle

Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart has been suspended three games by the NBA after punching Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey during an in-game altercation. Bassey publicly accused Smart of 'playing dirty the whole game,' suggesting the punch was part of a pattern of rough play. The suspension will cost Smart three games without pay as punishment for the on-court incident.