NBA Reveals Disciplinary Actions Following Heat-Rockets Matchup

Additionally, Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has been handed a $35,000 fine, while Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been fined $25,000 for their involvement in the altercation. Head coach of the Houston Rockets, Ime Udoka, has also been fined $50,000 for his verbal outburst towards a game official and for not promptly exiting the court after receiving a technical foul and being ejected. Furthermore, Rockets assistant coach Ben Sullivan was ejected as well.

The incident, which occurred with 35.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of the Heat’s 104-100 win over the Rockets at Toyota Center on Dec. 29, 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 altercation, which resulted in a continued escalation of the situation.

Thompson, Rozier, Green and Herro were assessed technical fouls and ejected from the game.

Separately from the altercation, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been fined $35,000 for making reckless contact with a game official, which occurred with 47.1 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

Thompson will serve his suspension on Jan. 1 when the Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks and Jan. 3 when the Rockets host the Boston Celtics.  Rozier will serve his suspension on Jan. 1 when the Heat host the New Orleans Pelicans.