The Houston Rockets snapped the Golden State Warriors’ win streak on Wednesday evening, but the game came with a cost. Fireworks exploded as Rockets guard Marcus Smart landed a punch on Warriors big man Charles Bassey. The NBA handed down punishment on Thursday in the form of a three-game suspension for Marcus Smart, as per ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. The Rockets had gotten off to a good start to the season, and Smart was a big part of that. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Article Continues BelowThe NBA has suspended Marcus Smart three games for punching Charles Bassey last night. pic.twitter.com/e2vsSPm2Nm
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) November 12, 2026