Miami, Florida – Following a heated game between Miami and Houston, Crew Chief Marc Davis provided insight into the ejections that occurred during the match.

Davis explained that the ejection of Fred VanVleet was a result of him questioning a timeout call after a five-second violation. When he re-engaged with Davis and made physical contact, VanVleet was ejected from the game. Ime Udoka was also ejected for unsportsmanlike comments directed at Davis.

Additionally, players Amen Thompson, Tyler Herro, Jalen Green, and Terry Rozier, along with assistant coach Ben Sullivan, were also ejected during the game. Thompson and Herro were involved in a physical altercation, leading to their ejections. Green and Rozier were ejected for escalating the situation, while Coach Sullivan received a technical foul for his unsportsmanlike conduct towards Davis.

When asked if there were attempts to de-escalate the situation before their ejections, Davis stated that there were none.

The game between Miami and Houston clearly had its fair share of intense moments, resulting in numerous ejections and a heightened level of tension on the court. Davis’s explanation sheds light on the events that transpired during the game, providing clarity on the decisions that led to the ejections.