Overview
- Video review in the second quarter raised Jalen Duren’s elbow to Amen Thompson’s face from an offensive foul to a flagrant 2, triggering an automatic ejection.
- Earlier in the period, Duren received a technical after shoving Thompson following contact on a basket attempt, with an official heard telling players to “grab your guys.”
- During the stoppage, a shouting match between benches led to technicals on Rockets assistant Royal Ivey and Pistons assistant Jarrett Jack, per arena announcements.
- Amen Thompson was checked by teammates, including Kevin Durant, and appeared fine following the play.
- Detroit trailed Houston 63–56 at halftime and finished without Duren, who logged 12 minutes with 6 points and 6 rebounds, as reports also note his past on-court incidents and ongoing extension talks near $30 million annually.