NBA Suspends Players and Coach After Brawl

The NBA has suspended Rockets forward Amen Thompson for two games and Heat guard Terry Rozier for one game due to their involvement in a brawl during the final minute of a game on Sunday, which the Heat won 104-100. The altercation began when Thompson slammed Rozier's teammate Tyler Herro to the ground after a brief exchange, leading to multiple ejections and fines. Rockets coach Ime Udoka received a $50,000 fine for verbally abusing a referee, while guards Jalen Green and Tyler Herro were fined $35,000 and $25,000 respectively. A total of $145,000 in fines was issued, including a separate fine of $35,000 for Rockets guard Fred VanVleet for making contact with an official. The incident escalated quickly, resulting in seven ejections in a chaotic finish. The suspensions will impact the Rockets' upcoming games against the Mavericks and Celtics.