Jabari Smith Jr, Kris Dunn ejected after throwing punches / News - Basketnews.com

Kris Dunn and Jabari Smith Jr. tried to punch each other during a Houston Rockets-Utah Jazz game.

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Jabari Smith Jr. and Kris Dunn were ejected after engaging into a physical altercation five seconds into the second quarter of Houston's 147-119 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

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The two players got tangled up while the ball was being brought up the court. Players and officials got between them before the scuffle could escalate further. Both players were assessed technical fouls for fighting, even though the punches thrown didn't appear to connect.

Dunn said the two "exchanged a couple words, a couple pushes and the next thing you know, we're ejected."

"For me, I take responsibility for my actions and whatever the league decides for me, I have to respect that," Dunn said of possible punishment.

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