Why Will Ferrell hit an NBA cheerleader in the face with a basketball

Yep, that’s sure to leave a mark.

If you went to the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers game on Wednesday, you got a special surprise. You had the rare chance to see Will Ferrell nail a cheerleader in the face with a basketball. 

Will Ferrell showed up at intermission to attempt a half-court shot for a scene in the upcoming movie Daddy’s Home. He didn’t quite make the shot.

For the full effect, here is the Vine: