Herro, Thompson tossed after Heat, Rockets fight

By ESPN | Created at 2024-12-30 03:41:19 | Updated at 2025-01-06 11:10:13 1 week ago
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Dec 29, 2024, 10:20 PM ET

HOUSTON -- Tyler Herro scored 27 points before being one of six people ejected after a fight in the final minute of the Miami Heat's 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.

Herro was thrown to the ground by the Rockets' Amen Thompson with 35 seconds left and the Heat leading 99-94. Players and coaches from both benches rushed onto the court.

Both players were thrown out, along with Rockets guard Jalen Green, coach Ime Udoka and assistant coach Ben Sullivan. Terry Rozier was also ejected for Miami.

Houston led 92-85 after Fred VanVleet's layup with 8:10 to play, but the Rockets missed their next 11 shots, allowing Miami to tie the game when Herro found Haywood Highsmith for a 3-pointer with 4:47 to play.

Herro's jumper with 1:56 left on the clock put the Heat on top for good.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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