During a preseason matchup between the Pelicans and Rockets, fans witnessed a tense confrontation between Rockets’ defensive pro Amen Thompson and Pelicans’ guard Jose Alvarado.

It all went down in the second quarter while both were fighting for a rebound. With their arms tangled, Thompson used his size to swing Alvarado to the ground. But the fiery Alvarado didn’t back down and pulled Thompson down with him. Things escalated quickly as Thompson then shoved Alvarado forcefully and appeared to throw a punch.

Players and coaches from both teams rushed in to separate them before the situation got worse, ending the scuffle before it could turn into something more serious.

(This is a developing story…)

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