HOUSTON -- Rockets reserve forward Tari Eason was ejected in the first quarter of Houston's season-opening 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Eason forcefully shoved Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington in the back with 2:47 remaining in the first quarter, sending Washington sprawling to the floor and resulting in a brief confrontation.
After a replay review, the officiating crew upgraded the common foul call to a flagrant 2.
Eason is in the first season of a five-year, $81.5 million contract.