Saturday night in the NBA, while Jazz and Rockets faced each other in Houston, during a big victory for the Texan franchise 147-119, a fight broke out at the start of the second quarter. Kris Dunn and Jabari Smith Jr. came to blows before being separated by the referees and players. It was to be expected, the league cracked down. It will be two matches for the first, who initiated the scuffle, only one for the second who responded.
Heckling, ripped jerseys and attempted punches… The NBA suspended the Utah Jazz leader on Sunday, Kris Dunnfor two games and inside the Houston Rockets, Jabari Smith, for one game, for their role in an altercation during the Rockets’ 147-119 victory on Saturday. The suspension of Dunn will start this Monday evening when the Jazz will face Dallas. He will also miss the following game against the San Antonio Spurs. Victor The animal. Smith will miss the Rockets’ match against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Kris Dunn vs. Jabari Smith Jr. 😳pic.twitter.com/ZrwIh3CCNn
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Dunn takes responsibility for his actions
The fight between the two men, initiated by Dunn according to the NBA, was anything but surprising. There had already been a precedent between the leader and the interior during a meeting in January, where the two protagonists had received a technical foul. Furthermore, at a press conference, the Jazz player made amends by taking responsibility for his actions and his suspension. “For me, I take responsibility for my actions and no matter what the league decides for me, I have to respect that. »
Faced with Wembanyama, the Rockets will have to innovate
On the Rockets side, the absence of Jabari Smith Jr. could be detrimental. The Texan franchise is on eight consecutive victories and has Golden State in its sights for the last qualifying place in the play-in tournament. So, against San Antonio, a misstep is prohibited. Houston’s interior is averaging 13.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game since the start of the season. A file that will have to be filled, knowing that Texan painting is still reduced byAlperen Sengunhurt.
2024-03-25 22:43:56
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