Tyler Herro reportedly suffers injury after Amen Thompson slammed him during Heat vs Rockets brawl

Miami Heat Tyler Herro gave an update on his physical condition after the incident between him and Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson. According to NBA insider Ira Winderman, Herro claimed to have suffered an injury to his right hip as a result of the impact of the fall.

"Tyler Herro said he has a small bruise on his right hip from being flipped in Houston," Winderman wrote.

The altercation occurred during the closing minutes of the game on Sunday. Thompson threw Herro to the ground after they both got into each other's faces, resulting in players from both sides getting involved.

The aftermath of the incident resulted in six ejections. Herro, Thompson, and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka were ejected. Miami's Terry Rozier, Rockets' Jalen Green, and Rockets assistant coach Ben Sullivan equally got booted.

Herro, after the incident, threw shades at the Rockets when he spoke to the press.

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

The 104-100 win for the Heat was a much-needed victory after losing to the Atlanta Hawks in their previous game. Herro ended the contest with a game-high 27 points, six rebounds, and nine assists.

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Tyler Herro and Amen Thompson's punishment for the altercation revealed

Tyler Herro and Amen Thompson have both been penalized for their actions in the game. This was announced in a statement by Joe Dumars, NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations.

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"Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson has been suspended two games without pay and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has been suspended one game without pay for their involvement in an on-court altercation," the statement said.

"In addition, Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has been fined $35,000 and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been fined $25,000 for their roles in the altercation."

As a result, Herro, who is having a career season with the Heat, will miss the first game of 2025 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Thompson, on the other hand, will be out in the games against the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics on Wednesday and Friday, respectively.