Intense Preseason Clash: Amen Thompson and Jose Alvarado Spark WWE-like Drama

In a recent NBA preseason game, Rockets' Amen Thompson and Pelicans' Jose Alvarado engaged in a heated altercation, with Thompson throwing a punch at Alvarado. This incident underscores the rising intensity in professional basketball, where even preseason games can ignite fierce emotions and lead to physical confrontations, potentially affecting team dynamics and fan perceptions as the regular season approaches.