Doc Rivers, head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, was fined $25,000 by the NBA after criticizing officiating following a narrow 115-114 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Rivers contended that Giannis Antetokounmpo did not foul LaMelo Ball, who made two crucial free throws to secure the win for Charlotte.

Despite the referees later agreeing with Rivers' assessment, the crew chief stated that no illegal contact was made. This incident adds to the Bucks' recent frustrations with late-game officiating, particularly in a previous game against the Detroit Pistons.