Giannis Antetokounmpo Responds to Amen Thompson's Ejection After Flagrant Foul
The Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson was ejected for a flagrant foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo during a close game, but the Bucks star expressed no hard feelings.
- Amen Thompson was ejected in the fourth quarter of the Rockets' 100-97 win against the Bucks after committing a flagrant foul 2 on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Thompson pulled Antetokounmpo down by the neck during a shot attempt, an action deemed both unnecessary and excessive by officials.
- This marks Thompson's second ejection of the season, following a prior incident in December that led to a suspension.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo stated that he holds no hard feelings toward Thompson, emphasizing the importance of competitive play in the league.
- Both coaches and the officiating crew agreed that the ejection was the correct call, with Thompson receiving a $2,000 fine for the incident.