Today's NBA regular season continues with the Rockets hosting the Heat in what promises to be an intense matchup.
Indeed, it's very intense, so much so that it almost comes to blows.
In the first quarter, the Heat slightly have the upper hand. After putting an end to the Butler trade rumors, they are working hard to get back on track, and it seems to be paying off with a score of 31-27 in their favor.
In the second quarter, the Rockets attempt a comeback. They are after all the second in the West before the game, and they do have the strength, but the effect is not obvious, and they still trail at halftime.
After changing sides for the second half, the Rockets take the lead, at one point leading the Heat by nearly 10 points, looking like they're going to defend their home court.
But in the fourth quarter, the Rockets fail to hold off the Heat's counterattack. In the final moments, they tie the game but can't hold onto the key shots, ultimately losing 100-104 and letting the Heat escape.
In the closing moments of the fourth quarter, the Rockets repeatedly commit sideline violations. VanVleet, as a veteran, makes such a mistake, which is confusing.
Furthermore, VanVleet also confronts the referee and is called for a technical foul, resulting in his immediate ejection from the game.
Do you think that's all? This is when the real drama begins.
VanVleet is still frustrated when Herro suddenly gets into a verbal altercation with Amen Thompson, and the two engage in a dance of sorts.
Amen Thompson stops pretending and grabs Herro by the collar, executing a judo move that flips him to the ground.
Although fighting is wrong, I must say, Amen Thompson's move looks quite professional, even a bit cool.
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Tong Wen used this move to turn the tables and win gold.
The conflict escalates from here. With such fiery young blood, how could they hold back? Jalen Green initially tries to break up the fight but quickly joins the melee.
Rozier of the Heat, who was preparing to inbound the ball on the sidelines, immediately tosses the ball aside and charges into the fray like a hungry tiger, tackling both Jalen Green and Amen Thompson, demonstrating considerable fighting prowess.
Just ask if you're convinced; of course, Rozier's actions will undoubtedly result in his ejection.
I can tell you, there are more experts. Amidst the chaos, a white object flies from the Rockets' bench to the VIP seats on the Heat's bench.
Flying such a distance, how strong must the thrower's wrist be!
The young players, full of vigor, engage in a brawl on the court, while the veterans won't easily join in. They silently watch from the sidelines, knowing that the NBA is bound to issue hefty fines.
The Rockets' veterans watch the replay on the big screen with a satisfied expression: Good job, kid, you can handle things (laughs).
Of course, fighting is ultimately wrong. Winning lands you in jail, losing lands you in the hospital; why bother?
After the melee, the referees first eject Rockets head coach Udoka and assistant coach Ben Sullivan for loudly arguing with the officials.
Through video review, the referees also eject Amen Thompson and Jalen Green for being directly involved in the conflict.
Subsequently, Herro and Rozier are also ejected without a doubt.
Including the previously ejected VanVleet, a total of seven players from the Rockets and the Heat were ejected in this game.
Now, the two teams have a grudge. While waiting for the officials to deal with the situation, Herro continues to taunt: "Go home, little brother, you lost. You lost."
Wait for the NBA's official fines, everyone!