Rockets' Amen Thompson throws Heat star Tyler Herro to the floor, sparking skirmish
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Miami Heat star Tyler Herro and Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson got into a brawl on Sunday night during their matchup.
The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with just over 35 seconds remaining in the game and Miami up 99-94 against Houston.
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Both benches clear for a brawl after Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson threw Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro to the court, resulting in multiple ejections for both teams in the final minute of play during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Heat guard Terry Rozier was about to throw the ball back into play from the sidelines. Herro and Thompson jostled for position with both players latching onto each other’s jerseys, and it exploded from there.
Thompson threw Herro to the floor and coaches and personnel from both teams tried to separate the two players.
After the dust cleared, Rockets players Thompson, Jalen Green, head coach Ime Udoka and assistant coach Ben Sullivan were ejected. Miami’s Herro and Rozier was also ejected from the game.
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Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, right, and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) tug on each other before Thompson throws Herro to the court, sparking a bench-clearing brawl resulting in multiple ejections for both teams during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Miami won the game 104-100 to improve to 16-14 on the season. Houston fell to 21-11.
Herro suggested that the Rockets' poor shooting