Hornets' Ball fined $35K for flipping off ref in loss
The NBA has fined Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene hand gesture during Charlotte’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Hornets' Ball fined K for flipping off ref in loss
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Hornets’ Ball fined $35K for flipping off ref in loss
The NBA has fined Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene hand gesture during Charlotte’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
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