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Houston Rockets' Tari Eason Ejected in Season Opener
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason gets ejected after shoving Dallas Mavericks' P.J. Washington in first quarter of season opener.
In brief
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason gets ejected after shoving Dallas Mavericks' P.J. Washington in first quarter of season opener. Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason was ejected for shoving Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington during the first quarter of their season opener. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Tari Eason ejected
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) was ejected for shoving Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first quarter at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
Eason's ejection details
Eason was initially whistled for a common foul but received a Flagrant 2 after a review, resulting in automatic ejection.
Eason's game impact
Eason scored two points on 1-for-2 shooting and grabbed a rebound in three minutes before being ejected.
Eason's ejection history
This was Eason's fourth ejection of his five-year career and his fifth flagrant foul.
Rockets' game progress
The Rockets led 22-18 at the time of the ejection but went on a 40-10 run to take a 65-36 lead late in the first half.
Rockets' coach reaction
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said he was surprised it was ruled a Flagrant 2, stating they got into a shoving match.
Kevin Durant's reaction
Kevin Durant called Eason's ejection 'hilarious' and said the team rallied around the incident after the ejection.
Game result
Houston Rockets won the game 128-110 against Dallas Mavericks in their season opener.
Eason's contract
Eason signed a five-year, $81 million contract in July before the ejection.
Eason's role
Eason was the first substitute off the bench along with Marcus Smart and played three minutes before being ejected.
Eason's ejection cause
Eason shoved Washington in the back late in the first quarter, sending him sliding across the court.
Eason's ejection context
Washington immediately leapt to his feet and charged towards Eason but the players never got close to each other.
The short version
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason was ejected for shoving Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington during the first quarter of their season opener.
