Overview
- The third-quarter sequence began after Huerter was whistled for fouling Miami’s Pelle Larsson, with Chicago trailing 78-57.
- Huerter tapped the loose ball, which bounced into referee Che Flores’ right leg as Flores signaled the foul.
- Veteran official Tony Brothers assessed a technical and instant ejection from the opposite sideline, a ruling confirmed on replay.
- Huerter later said he was not trying to hit the official and issued an apology through the media.
- The United Center crowd booed and online criticism focused on the call as harsh, while the Bulls fell 143-107 to the Heat.