Tonight’s NBA Cup game between the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat took an unexpected turn when Kevin Huerter became the focal point of a sudden incident that silenced the crowd at the United Center. Known for his steady demeanor, the guard found himself at the center of controversy after an odd exchange that ultimately resulted in his ejection following an official review.

The replay made everything clearer. Heat player Pelle Larsson went straight at Huerter, looking to draw contact on a mid-range attempt. Huerter hit his arm, which counted as a shooting foul. As the whistle blew, Huerter tapped the ball towards one of the referees, clearly frustrated with the call, but what followed stunned everyone.

After the sequence occurred, referee Tony Brothers blew his whistle, calling an immediate ejection on Huerter, causing both him and his teammates to protest the call. After a brief discussion with Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, Brothers called for a review. The referees convened, reviewed the sequence, and quickly delivered their decision: Huerter was ejected from the game, leaving Chicago on edge as play resumed.