Clint Capela kicks John Wall in groin area and words are exchanged between Wall and Rockets

Ausar Thompson takes Max Strus down and Strus doesn't appreciate itThey both exchange words and Strus receives a technical foulThe staff and players separate the two who didn't initiate anything further A tech on Strus upon review as James Harden tries to move him away

Basketnews Luka Doncic has also not backed down from some trash talk on the sidelines His recent insult to Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun went viral on social media when after a missed free throw in Game 4 Doncic was seen yelling Baby Capela toward Sengun

Collin Murray-Boyles intercepts the inbound pass by James Harden who complains with a replayIncluding the reaction by Darko Rajakovi

Sweaty James Harden falls on the floor and shortly after Harden with the inbound pass to Dean Wade who awkwardly slips on the sweat left by Harden leading to a fastbreak dunk by Tobias Harris with 6 minutes remaining in regulation with a replay

Luka signals the Rockets bench to call a timeout

Scottie Barnes amp James Harden push and shove each other a bit while awaiting for the jump ball