Hornets' LaMelo Ball fined for flipping off referee after offensive foul

Ball made the gesture after being called for an offensive foul while driving to the basket with just over four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Ball was promptly assessed a technical foul, his sixth of the year.

Ball was fined $35,000 for his gesture at the referee. This is the second time he has been fined since coming into the NBA.

Ball finished the game with a team-high 20 points. He also led the team with eight rebounds and nine assists. On the season, the All-Star is averaging 26.3 points, 9.5 assists, and 8.3 rebounds per game through the first four contests of the year.