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Rockets' Amen Thompson Faces Discipline After Punching Alvarado

10/15/2025

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In a preseason game on October 14, 2025, Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets punched Jose Alvarado of the New Orleans Pelicans after feeling crowded.
The confrontation escalated as more players became involved.
The incident could lead to league disciplinary action against Amen Thompson ahead of the October 21, 2025 season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Rockets are awaiting updates from the league on possible disciplinary actions.

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In a preseason game on October 14, 2025, Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets punched Jose Alvarado of the New Orleans Pelicans after feeling crowded.
The confrontation escalated as more players became involved.
The incident could lead to league disciplinary action against Amen Thompson ahead of the October 21, 2025 season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Rockets are awaiting updates from the league on possible disciplinary actions.