Things got heated fast in Houston during Miami’s game against the Rockets, and it wasn’t just about basketball. With under a minute left on the clock, a full-blown fight broke out, turning what had been a hard-fought game into a chaotic scene.
Here’s how it all went down. The Heat were up 99-94, and the clock showed just 35.7 seconds left. Miami was trying to inbound the ball in the backcourt when Houston’s Amen Thompson got into it with Tyler Herro. As Herro tried to move, Thompson got physical and threw him to the ground. That was all it took to ignite a brawl.
Amen Thompson threw Herro to the court, damn pic.twitter.com/jX12wKyjg7
— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) December 30, 2024
Players rushed in, tempers flared, and it wasn’t the usual NBA shoving match — this one felt more like a real fight. When the dust settled, the referees reviewed the video to figure out who was at fault. The result? Six ejections. Both Herro and Thompson were tossed out, along with Terry Rozier and Jalen Green. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and assistant coach Ben Sullivan also got ejected for their roles in the chaos.
TYLER HERRO AND AMEN THOMPSON SCUFFLE pic.twitter.com/vvc5fgxRK0
— Heat Clips 🎬 (@Demar305) December 30, 2024
This wasn’t just a one-off. The NBA has been dealing with fights lately. Just a few days ago, players from the Suns and Mavericks got into it, leading to suspensions for Naji Marshall (four games), Jusuf Nurkic (three games), and PJ Washington (one game). It wouldn’t be surprising if the league hands out similar punishments after this incident.
Despite all the drama, Miami managed to hold on for the win, beating the Rockets 104-100. Herro had been a standout before the fight, racking up 27 points and nine assists to lead the Heat. But his night ended on a sour note after the scuffle.
Tyler Herro: "I guess that’s what happens when someone is scoring, throwing dimes, doing the whole thing. I’d get mad, too.”
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) December 30, 2024
It’s safe to say the NBA will be reviewing this one closely. Fans will have to wait and see how the league responds, but one thing’s for sure — this game won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
