Overview

• Thompson and Alvarado tangled for a rebound with 5:39 left in the second quarter at Legacy Arena in Birmingham after a missed three by Jabari Smith Jr.
• Officials reviewed the incident and issued Thompson a flagrant foul 1 and Alvarado a technical foul.
• Video of Thompson swinging at Alvarado circulated widely on social media as the NBA considers whether to take further action.
• No serious injuries were reported, and multiple outlets said the players shook hands after the game.
• The episode renewed scrutiny of Thompson’s on‑court temperament and adds intrigue to the teams’ next meeting on Dec. 18.