Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets' matchup against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors took a turn when the Warriors turn suffered an abdominal injury and was ruled out of the game in the first half. But the third quarter saw things get even crazier.

With 21 seconds remaining in the third quarter and the Rockets leading the Warriors, 84-76, Rockets guard Marcus Smart took a jab at Warriors big man Charles Bassey as the play was progressing to the other side of the court. It's unclear what, if anything, Smart was unhappy with, but he swung at Bassey and appeared to connect with his nose.

Marcus Smart THREW A PUNCH at Charles Bassey on this play.

He has been ejected. pic.twitter.com/ICySykNGgO

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 12, 2026

Another angle of Marcus Smart throwing a punch at Charles Bassey 😳 pic.twitter.com/7k91qcgD3m https://t.co/xK73gAY5D1

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 12, 2026

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The officials huddled together and assessed Smart with a flagrant foul penalty two, ejecting Smart from the game. Marcus Smart finished Wednesday night's game with six points, two rebounds, one assist, and four personal fouls in 16 minutes off the Houston bench.

After three quarters of play, the Rockets lead the Warriors 85-79. Kevin Durant led the way with 18 points, four rebounds, and four assists while Yaxel Lendeborg paced the Warriors with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and two steals.

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