Massive LaMelo Ball News Which Might Upset Miami Heat
Terry Rozier and Jaden McDaniels each contributed 22 and 16 points for Charlotte, which was led by 29 points from Kelly Oubre Jr. Mason Plumlee had a 13-point, 15-rebound performance for Charlotte, which was shorthanded and suffered its eighth straight loss. The Miami Heat played a tight game on another occasion. Jimmy Butler wouldn’t let this opportunity pass by either. Charlotte called time with a one-point deficit after Miami made a late stop. The Hornets were without LaMelo Ball.
The Hornets’ subsequent possession, though, was ineffective because Oubre left practically quickly after the ball inbounded. With roughly 8 seconds remaining on the clock and the Hornets behind by three, Rozier attempted a desperate 3-pointer on Charlotte’s following play, which was similarly calamitous. On Saturday, the teams will play again in Miami.
LaMelo Ball could make his season debut against the Heat
LaMelo Ball is anticipated to be upgraded to doubtful by the Hornets after Saturday morning’s shootaround, which means he might make his season debut against Miami later this evening.
According to league sources, LaMelo Ball (left ankle sprain) is being upgraded to questionable after the team's shootaround in Miami, opening the possibility for him to make his season debut against Heat tonight. #Hornets could finally have their All-Star point guard available.
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) November 12, 2022
LaMelo Ball was an All-Star last season, averaging 20.1 points and 7.6 rebounds while shooting 38.9% from 3-point range, but he has been out the whole campaign due to an injured left ankle. Without Ball’s exceptional playmaking and transition skills, the Hornets’ offense has stagnated, ranking 28th in the league with a 105.6 offensive rating. In Charlotte, his comeback may change the course of the campaign.
Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball could make his season debut tonight vs. Miami as he has been upgraded to questionable. Charlotte is off to a 3-10 start to the season without Ball.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 12, 2022
Prior to the start of the regular season, the injury happened during one of the team’s preseason games. LaMelo Ball landed awkwardly after driving to the basket and clearly hurt his ankle. He responded clearly before falling to the ground in evident discomfort.
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