Tyler Herro Scores 27 Points as Heat Defeat Rockets 104-100 Amid Late-Game Altercation Leading to Six Ejections

Dec 30, 2024, 02:44 AM

In a heated conclusion to the Miami Heat's 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on December 29, 2024, an altercation broke out involving players Amen Thompson and Tyler Herro. With just 35 seconds remaining in the game, Thompson body-slammed Herro, leading to a brawl that resulted in the ejection of four players—Thompson, Herro, Jalen Green, and Terry Rozier—as well as two coaches, Ime Udoka and Ben Sullivan. Herro had an impressive performance, scoring 27 points, along with 9 assists and 6 rebounds, before being ejected. The altercation escalated quickly, with reports indicating that tensions had been building throughout the game. The incident has raised concerns about potential suspensions following the fight, which was described as chaotic by witnesses. The Heat improved their record to 16-14 with this win, while the Rockets fell to 15-15.