The Los Angeles Lakers went up against the Houston Rockets in an intense clash that had the fans on the edge of their seats. However, the Rockets fell short in this action-packed match and lost to the City of Angels, 107-97. Due to this loss suffered by the Rockets, there was a rollercoaster of emotions among the athletes and some on-court drama. This high-intensity game involved a verbal altercation between LeBron James’ NBA nephew and a Lakers player

However, what went down between the 22-year-old Rockets rookie and the 24-year-old LA forward that created such big chaos in the midst of the matchup?

Tari Eason gets involved in an intense dispute

The Bayou City were on a three-game losing run when they entered the contest. Even after giving their all against the Lakers, athletes like Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun were unable to bring their team glory. VanVleet took over as leader and led the squad with 22 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds. Sengun, on the other hand, demonstrated his all-around abilities on the floor with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Tari Eason, LeBron James’ NBA nephew, coming off the bench, displayed his skills. He contributed 6 points and 7 rebounds for his squad. Despite being unable to be a key participant throughout the game, the 22-year-old rookie became the center of attention. Because Eason got caught in the center of a heated moment that caused a dramatic shift in the contest. Cam Reddish collided with Tari Eason in the fourth quarter, which resulted in a heated altercation.

This altercation went out of hand and forced other teammates to get involved in the fight. Tauren Prince was controlling Eason in one corner and Alperen Sengun played the mediator and tried to calm the situation.

However, after the game finished in favor of the Lakers, Tari Eason was furious about what happened and he was seen storming toward someone on the Lakers’ team. But his teammate quietly pulls Eason and starts to calm him down.

How has the Rockets rookie performed so far in the NBA?

Last season, Tari Eason entered the NBA as the 17th overall pick for the Rockets. But with his performance, he proved to be a strong force due to his ability to make an impact on the court. He played all 82 regular season games which showcases his durability and dedication to the sport. Eason’s extraordinary performance against Oklahoma put him amongst the top rookies. There in less than 20 minutes, he made 20 points, 13 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks.

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So, Eason’s path to becoming an outstanding two-way player in the NBA appears not just bright, but also natural. Even though his team is not currently doing very well in the league, his future looks very bright. And as the Bayou City recovers from yet another loss, their fans are waiting for them to make a spectacular comeback.

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