Earlier this week, Kevin Huerter came through in big fashion for the Chicago Bulls . Fast forward to the end of the week, and Huerter made a name for himself again. However, it was for the wrong reasons.

On Friday, in the third quarter of a double-digit deficit against the Miami Heat, Huerter was officially removed from the game, per Bulls on CHSN. The Bulls trailed 78-57 with 8:22 left in the quarter. Head coach Billy Donovan was seen angry with the referee, and Huerter was initially ejected , but the referee allowed for the play to be reviewed .

The replay showed Huerter slapping the ball toward the referee and hitting them in the back without them knowing it. After reviewing the play, the referee ruled it consistent with standards warranting an ejection.

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