VIDEO: Jimmy Butler kicks LeBron James in the face during minor skirmish

After getting tied up under the basket after an alley-oop attempt went astray, Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler clipped an unmasked LeBron James in the face with his foot while trying to scramble to his feet.

Both Butler and James received technical fouls for their part in the brief wrestling match. 

Luckily for LeBron, who opted against wearing his protective mask despite not receiving clearance from medical officials, Butler's kick was more of a graze and looked to connect under the chin. 

[Video - Courtesy HardwoodParoxysm09 on Youtube]