Fight Breaks Out: Regrettable Altercation Between Jabari Smith and Kris Dunn in Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz Showdown

Altercation Between Jabari Smith and Kris Dunn grabbed the headlines as the Houston Rockets defeated the Utah Jazz in an important clash on Saturday.

The altercation took place in the second quarter as the officials tried to stop it but it escalated even further. After the incident, both players were handed technical fouls and both were ejected from the court as well.

Dunn was later quoted in a report where he admitted his mistake and stated that he would accept whatever punishment came his way.

"[We] exchanged a couple words, a couple pushes and the next thing you know, we're ejected," he said. "For me, I take responsibility for my actions and whatever the league decides for me, I have to respect that.”

Rockets ended up on the winning side with a score of 147-119 at the Toyota Center in Houston. It was their eighth win in a row and now they are edging closer to 10th-placed Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference.

As things stand, the Rockets are placed outside the playoffs spot with 35 wins and 35 defeats this season. On the other hand, the Warriors are placed on the 10th spot with 36 wins and 33 defeats.