LaMelo Ball's Performance Overshadowed by Controversial Fine and Referee Errors

LaMelo Ball leads the Hornets to a narrow victory over the Bucks but faces backlash for a postgame comment.

LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, including crucial free throws, to help the Charlotte Hornets defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-114.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers was fined $25,000 for criticizing officials after a disputed foul call on Giannis Antetokounmpo led to Ball's game-winning free throws.
The NBA admitted the foul call on Antetokounmpo was incorrect, marking the second consecutive game with a critical officiating error against the Bucks.
Ball was fined $100,000 by the NBA for using an anti-gay phrase during a postgame interview, which he later apologized for, stating he did not mean to offend anyone.
Despite the win, the Hornets' victory was marred by Ball's controversial remark, drawing attention away from his on-court performance.