"It was a sucker move" - NBA fans stunned over Amen Thompson’s rumored 2-game suspension for body-slamming Tyler Herro

The closing moments of the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets game on Sunday turned into chaos when Amen Thompson threw Miami's Tyler Herro onto the ground. The incident happened with 35 seconds left, and the Heat up by five points.

Herro appeared to be jawing at Thompson while pushing him back. Thompson retaliated by body-slamming the guard. This resulted in several players and coaches getting involved. According to league insider Brett Siegel, Thompson could be suspended for two games due to his role in the altercation. The league has not announced its ruling yet.

Some fans weighed in on the altercation and the news. Some trolled Thompson for his role in the fight as well as his impending suspension.

"Anyone can do that s*** unexpectedly. It was a sucker move," one person said.

"Why didnt he channel some of that anger into playing better and helping his team win but instead he dropped triples 4s and suspended," one person said.

"Got his a** cooked on the court. Now he’s looking at a two game suspension. Not a good day for him," someone tweeted.

Meanwhile, other fans rallied behind Amen Thompson for what he did to Tyler Herro. Others even asked for him to not be suspended altogether.

"Let it go. No fines. No suspension… just treat it like hockey. Add a penalty box and let them handle it like men," one person suggested.

"Getting punished for being stronger. Herro is the one that pressed him first," another person pointed out.

"He should get a bonus, the NBA is actually getting some coverage," one fan said.

Following the scuffle, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and assistant Ben Sullivan were ejected from the game. Jalen Green and Amen Thompson were sent to the locker rooms after their coaches. On the Heat's side, Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier were ejected.

Once the dust settled, play resumed and the Heat stayed in control in the final seconds, winning 104-100. Despite being ejected, Herro had already done damage, dropping a game-high 27 points as well as nine assists.

Meanwhile, Thompson exited the game with five points, five rebounds and five assists.

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Tyler Herro reacts to altercation with Amen Thompson

After the Heat-Rockets game concluded, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro spoke with the media in the locker room. Naturally, he was asked about what happened between him and Amen Thompson.

"Just two competitors going at it," Herro said.

Afterward, Herro was asked if anything had built up to the fight or if it was just a regular physical game that got out of hand.

"Just a physical game," Herro replied. "Guess that's what happens when someone's scoring, throwing dimes, doing the whole thing. I'd get mad, too."

The Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets will have one more game this season. However, fans will have to wait a while to see it. The next scheduled contest between the squads is on March 21.