Tyler Herro had quite the night on Sunday. He lights it up with 27 points in the Miami Heat’s nail-biting 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets. But things took a wild turn at the last minute. He found himself at the center of a heated scuffle with Rockets player Amen Thompson.
This has been a long, long year for the NBA, and Herro-Thompson’s fight is stretching that a bit longer. With just 35 seconds left on the clock and the Heat ahead 99-94, Thompson yanked on Herro’s jersey and threw him to the ground. However, cameras caught the Rockets bech enjoying the fight’s replay on the big screen.
In the end, it was a costly moment for both teams, as Herro and Thompson were ejected along with Rockets guard Jalen Green and Miami’s Terry Rozier. The fight really added to the drama of an already intense matchup. Earlier in the game, the Rockets seemed poised to take control, but they stumbled and missed their next 11 shots after leading 92-85.
the rockets bench is watching the replay of the altercation and LOVING it pic.twitter.com/DeAQtp3CEd
— Fastbreak Breakfast (@fastbreakbreak) December 30, 2024
Herro had fans on the edge of their seats with his crucial jumper that put the Heat ahead for good. Unfortunately, the tension on the court boiled over, and Fred VanVleet got ejected, too, after getting frustrated with a call and making contact with an official. It was a wild finish for the team.
Tyler Herro Commented After Fight With Amen Thompson
After the Heat’s hard-fought win over the Houston Rockets, Tyler Herro wasn’t shy about sharing his thoughts. He came clean on the scuffle he had with Rockets guard Amen Thompson. With a confident grin, Herro explained that the showdown stemmed from the competitive nature that basketball ignites in players.
“Just two competitors going at it, playing basketball. Just a physical game. Guess that’s what happens when someone’s scoring, throwing dimes, doing the whole thing. I’d get mad, too,” Herro said.
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"Guess that's what's happens when someone's scoring, throwing dimes, doing the whole thing. I'd get mad too."
— HEAT on FanDuel Sports Network (@FanDuelSN_Heat) December 30, 2024
Tell 'em, Tyler 😏 pic.twitter.com/kVGFiqjE91
The game ended well for Herro as his 27-point rally constituted nine assists. He had a great game while the others were struggling. While the Heat celebrated this victory, their record improved to 16-14. However, the Rockets still find themselves in a strong position in the Western Conference at 21-11. Herro’s breakout season is a massive part of Miami’s success, and he seems to be thriving in his role as the team’s primary scorer.
Yet, with the altercation fresh in everyone’s minds, there’s a bit of uncertainty about what the NBA might do next. After recent incidents that led to suspensions, fans are left wondering if anyone from that game will face disciplinary actions.
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