The Miami Heat were on the way to defeating the Houston Rockets when chaos broke out with 35.7 seconds left in the game.
Heat guard Tyler Herro and Rockets guard Amen Thompson were involved in a scuffle. Thompson ended up throwing Herro to the ground, causing the benches to clear. Herro and Terry Rozier were ejected as were Thompson, Jalen Green and Rockets coach Ime Udoka.
The Heat were ahead by seven at the time before capturing 104-100 victory.
Wow a fight breaks out. Amen Thompson goes after Tyler Herro. What a mess. pic.twitter.com/00hyLMLQHa
— Will Manso (@WillManso) December 30, 2024
It took a few minutes for the referees to restore order. They watch things closely so the teams could play out the final half minute. The win allowed the Heat to bounce back after Saturday night’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
They now return home to start a three-game homestand, beginning Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans at Kaseya Center. Sunday’s victory will be overshadowed by the ending.
It began when Thompson grabbed Herro by the jersey. He then threw Herro to the ground, causing teammates from both sides to attempt to intervene. While things were trying to calm, Herro was seen jawing toward Thompson and Rockets players.
This was the first incident for the Heat this season. Thompson, who is in his second year in the league, played high school ball in Broward Country. He and twin brother, Amir, led Pine Crest to the state title in 2022.
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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro and Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson were involved in a heated altercation during a recent game between the two teams. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of the game, as tensions boiled over between the two players.
The altercation started when Thompson took exception to a hard foul by Herro, leading to a physical confrontation between the two players. Both players had to be separated by teammates and officials, with Thompson being ejected from the game for his role in the incident.
The altercation between Herro and Thompson is just the latest in a series of heated confrontations between players in the NBA this season. The league has been cracking down on on-court altercations, with fines and suspensions being handed out to players who engage in unsportsmanlike behavior.
Both Herro and Thompson have since issued statements apologizing for their actions and expressing regret for letting their emotions get the best of them. The NBA is currently reviewing the incident and will likely hand down disciplinary action in the coming days.
Fans of both teams are disappointed by the events that transpired during the game, as they hope to see their favorite players competing with sportsmanship and respect. It remains to be seen how this altercation will impact the relationship between the two players moving forward.
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