Basketball fans were on the edge of their seats during Sunday’s thrilling matchup between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets. The excitement peaked in the fourth quarter when Amen Thompson and Tyler Herro got into a heated altercation that had everyone buzzing.
The altercation ignited when Thompson and Herro exchanged heated words and grabbed each other’s jerseys. Within moments, Thompson forcefully slammed Herro to the ground, quickly drawing the attention of a large crowd that included players from both teams and the referees. After about a minute, they were pulled apart, still hurling insults at each other.
Recently, Herro called out Thompson in a social media post that featured their intense confrontation. He uploaded several photos to his Instagram account, including one that captured the moment of the altercation. In that image, Thompson appeared to be watching Herro during the game with a rather unusual expression. He added an intriguing caption, “don’t take it personal, take it wit ya, killa.”
Tyler Herro on IG 😅 pic.twitter.com/2kkjKgOi2d
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 1, 2025
The Heat triumphed in a thrilling game with a final score of 110-100. Herro delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 27 points, nine assists, and six rebounds in 37 minutes of play. Thompson managed only 5 points, five assists, and five rebounds.
Aftermath Of The Amen Thompson-Tyler Herro Altercation
The altercation was very intense and involved several players from both teams. After the game, NBA officials carefully monitored the situation while reviewing different angles of the incident. Following the game, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that multiple individuals faced consequences as a result of the Thompson-Herro altercation.
“NBA suspensions for Heat-Rockets scuffle in Houston: Amen Thompson: 2 games, Terry Rozier: 1 game. Jalen Green fined $35,000, Tyler Herro $25,000, Ime Udoka $50,000.” Charania wrote in his recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
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NBA suspensions for Heat-Rockets scuffle in Houston: Amen Thompson: 2 games, Terry Rozier: 1 game. Jalen Green fined $35,000, Tyler Herro $25,000, Ime Udoka $50,000.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 31, 2024
The Heat are currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings, with a record of 16 wins and 14 losses. In contrast, the Houston Rockets sit in third place in the Western Conference standings, boasting 21 wins and 11 losses.
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