The NBA has penalized players from both the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat after a brawl erupted during their Sunday game. Amen Thompson of the Rockets was suspended for two games, while Terry Rozier of the Heat received a one-game suspension.
The National Basketball Association has announced numerous penalties following an on-court altercation that occurred on Sunday at the Toyota Center in a game between the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat. According to a release from the NBA , Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson has been suspended two games without pay and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was suspended one game without pay.
Here's a full breakdown of additional penalties that were issued: - Houston Rockets Guard Jalen Green - $35,000 fine - Miami Heat Guard Tyler Herro - $25,000 fine - Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoke - $50,000 fine for verbal abuse of a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his technical foul and ejection.The NBA said the incident started with 35.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of the Heat's 104-100 win on Sunday. It all began when Herro leaned into the midsection of Thompson. Thompson responded by grabbing Herro by his jersey and throwing him to the floor in a forceful manner. Green and Rozier then entered the fight, which resulted in continued escalation of the situation.As a result, Thompson, Rozier, Green, and Herro were all assessed technical fouls and were ejected from the game. Also, separately from the altercation, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was fined $35,000 for making reckless contact with a game official, which occurred with 47.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The NBA said Thompson will serve his suspension on Wednesday when the Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks and Jan. 3 when the Rockets host the Boston Celtics. Rozier will serve his suspension on Wednesday when the Miami Heat host the New Orleans Pelicans
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