Tense Moment Between Tyler Herro and Amen Thompson Ends in Ejections
Incident Occurs in the Closing Seconds of Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat Matchup
In the closing seconds of Sunday’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat, a heated exchange transpired between Miami star Tyler Herro and rising Rockets forward Amen Thompson. The incident occurred with 35.7 seconds left in the fourth quarter, when Thompson and Herro appeared to exchange words closely, and Thompson subsequently grabbed Herro and threw him onto the ground.
Players and Coaches Involved in the Confrontation
The situation escalated, involving several players and coaches, resulting in the ejection of not only Herro and Thompson but also Houston guard Jalen Green and Miami guard Terry Rozier. Two coaches were also sent to the locker room.
Reactions from the Coaches and Players
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka commented on the incident, saying, "They were in each other’s faces, bumping chests a little bit. One guy is stronger than the other." Herro, speaking in the Miami locker room, joked about the situation, saying, "Guess that’s what happens when someone’s scoring, throwing dimes, doing the whole thing. I’d get mad too."
Game Recap and Statistics
Herro led Miami to a narrow 104-100 win, scoring 27 points, and delivering nine assists and six rebounds in the absence of Jimmy Butler, who was out due to conditioning. Thompson, the No. 4 overall pick by Houston in 2023, had five points, five rebounds, and five assists in 32 minutes off the bench.
Next Matchup
The two teams will meet again on Friday, March 21, in Miami.
FAQs
Q: What led to the confrontation between Tyler Herro and Amen Thompson?
A: The exact cause of the incident is unclear, but it appeared to stem from a heated exchange between the two players.
Q: How many players and coaches were ejected from the game?
A: Four players (Herro, Thompson, Jalen Green, and Terry Rozier) and two coaches were ejected from the game.
Q: Who led the Miami Heat to victory in the game?
A: Tyler Herro scored 27 points, with nine assists and six rebounds, to lead the Heat to a 104-100 win.
