What happened: Marcus Smart was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected following an altercation with Charles Bassey. Officials issued the penalty after ruling that Smart threw a punch during the exchange.

Why it matters: Under league rules, throwing a punch triggers an automatic ejection and mandatory review for further disciplinary action. A subsequent suspension would sideline Smart as regular-season competition ramps up.

What to watch: The NBA league office will review the altercation to determine whether fines or a multi-game suspension will follow.