Smart ejected for punching Bassey as Warriors lose Curry to injury in defeat to Rockets
Summary
Houston beat Golden State 115-108 on Wednesday, ending the Warriors’ eight-game winning streak. Stephen Curry left in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness, while Houston’s Marcus Smart was ejected late in the third quarter after punching Golden State’s Charles Bassey.Key Facts
- Kevin Durant scored 20 points for Houston; Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson scored 19 each.
- Curry scored three points before leaving and was scheduled for an MRI.
- Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he was concerned about Curry’s injury but did not know its extent.
- Golden State was without Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody because of knee injuries, while Kristaps Porziņģis was away from basketball for an undisclosed health issue.
- Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors with 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Brandin Podziemski scored 22.
- Officials reviewed Smart’s punch and assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, which resulted in his ejection.
- Bassey said Smart had grabbed him earlier in the game and described the punch as weak.
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