Late in the December 29, 2024, matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat, what should have been a routine in-bounds play spiraled into a full-blown on-court altercation. Rockets rookie Amen Thompson grabbed Heat guard Tyler Herro by the jersey and threw him to the floor with 35 seconds remaining, triggering one of the most chaotic scenes in recent NBA games. The incident resulted in multiple ejections, suspensions, and fines and raised questions about what sparked the altercation, how the league responded, and whether deeper rivalries exist.

Below, we break down the timeline, motivations, consequences, and aftermath of the Thompson-Herro incident.

What Triggered Amen Thompson And Tyler Herro’s Altercation?

With the Rockets down 99–94 and just 35.7 seconds remaining in the f

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