India, Nov. 13 -- The NBA has handed Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart a three-game suspension without pay following an altercation with Golden State Warriors big man Charles Bassey. The league confirmed that Smart was punished for throwing a punch that made contact with Bassey's face during the Rockets' 115-108 victory over the Warriors at the Toyota Center. The incident took place late in the third quarter, with Smart subsequently assessed a Flagrant 2 foul.

Smart will begin serving his suspension on November 13, when Houston take on the Utah Jazz at home. The three-game ban means the Rockets will be without the experienced guard for their upcoming fixtures as they deal with his absence.

NBA Suspends Marcus Smart for Three Games Foll...