Overview
- Early in the third quarter at the United Center, Chicago trailed Miami 78-57 when the sequence occurred.
- After Pelle Larsson drew a shooting foul on Kevin Huerter, Huerter tapped the ball in frustration and it struck Che Flores.
- Veteran official Tony Brothers assessed a technical and an immediate ejection from the opposite sideline.
- The officiating crew reviewed the play and upheld the ejection despite protests from Huerter and head coach Billy Donovan.
- Huerter left with three points and a couple of rebounds on 1-for-4 shooting, and the decision drew vocal displeasure from fans.