During the first quarter of the Charlotte Hornets 123-112 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook threw the ball towards referee Tre Maddox after the Thunder called a timeout.  Maddox turned his head as Westbrook let go of the ball, and it hit him on the side of his face.  Westbrook was assessed a technical foul, his 10th of the season, and was shocked at the call.