Marcus Smart Suspended Three Games Without Pay Following On-Court Altercation

Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart has been suspended three games without pay for throwing a punch at Charles Bassey during Wednesday's win against the Golden State Warriors. Smart received a Flagrant 2 and ejection after the third-quarter incident. He is set to miss contests against the Jazz, Wizards, and Heat, likely giving Reed Sheppard increased playing time. Smart averages 8.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steal per game for the 9-3 Rockets.