Tempers flared in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game between the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns, leading to a player from each team being ejected after a bodyslam on the court.

The incident started with just over three minutes left in the second quarter. Rockets’ guard Jalen Green buried a midrange shot from the right side of the court. As Houston’s Steven Adams began to get back on defense, he ran into Phoenix’s Mason Plumlee, and the two got physical.

The referees blew the whistle when the two big men got in each other’s faces, but they didn’t back down. Adams is seen lifting Plumlee from his feet, and the two wrestle to the hardwood.

Officials were finally able to separate the two. Upon further review, each team was assessed a technical foul, and both Plumlee and Adams were ejected from the game.

HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 12: Mason Plumlee #22 of the Phoenix Suns walks off after engaging in a scuffle with Steven Adams #12 of the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Toyota Center on March 12, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) (2025 Getty Images)

At the half, the Rockets lead, 57-52.

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