NBA Finals: J.R. Smith picks up flagrant-1 for trucking Draymond Green (VIDEO)
J.R. Smith is out here taking shots.
Early in Game 5 on Sunday, it looked like Smith had finally broken out of his shooting slump. He nailed his first two triples of the game without a hint of hesitation.
But in classic J.R. fashion, Smith followed it up with something silly. Frustrated by Draymond Green's hot nine-point start, Smith leveled Green while running through a screen.
Smith was assessed a flagrant-1 for his actions. Earlier in the playoffs, Smith picked up a flagrant-2 foul for smacking Boston Celtics swingman Jae Crowder in the face with a blind cheapshot. He received a two-game suspension for his actions.
Should Smith pick up another flagrant, the beleaguered sharpshooter will face yet another suspension. His fourth flagrant will trigger an automatic one-game suspension.