A foul is called on Miles Bridges and he is ejected from the game. (0:51)
Bridges was fined $50,000 by the NBA for throwing his mouthguard into the crowd after he was ejected from the game.
James Williams called two technicals on him after Bridges was whistled for a goaltending call in the fourth quarter.
As Bridges left the court and headed to the Charlotte locker room, a Hawks fan yelled in his direction, leading Bridges to turn around and hit a fan who was standing nearby. She told the Charlotte Observer that the girl he hit is 16.
After the game, Bridges apologized for the incident, and again Thursday after his exit interview in Charlotte.
Bridges said that he lost his cool and that it was an embarrassment for him and the organization.
Bridges was prepared to take full responsibility for any punishment the league handed down.
Bridges said that he deserved it and that he was never supposed to go out like that. It's wrong for them to be in danger at that time. I take full responsibility.
Bridges said he has apologized to the young fan but hasn't heard back. The Hornets public relations department is trying to get Bridges in touch with a fan.
The report was contributed to by the Associated Press.
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