The Charlotte Hornets had a busy harm report Friday night time in opposition to the Detroit Pistons. On the prime was All-Star guard LaMelo Ball.
Struggling a sprained wrist and ankle, Ball was listed as questionable for the sport when the Hornets launched their harm report Thursday night time.
Because the day progressed, Ball confirmed indicators of probably being out there for Friday’s motion in Detroit. When the Hornets held a morning shootout, Ball was reportedly lively within the session.
Sadly for Charlotte, Ball is not going to be given the inexperienced mild to play in opposition to the Pistons. This sport marks his third absence because the Hornets confronted the Washington Wizards on December 26. On the time, Ball spent 38 minutes and produced 31 factors, six rebounds and 6 assists.
LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) dominated out Friday.
– Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 3, 2025
All through December, Ball missed a handful of matchups. This was largely because of the veteran guard’s ankle harm, which he suffered on November 27 in opposition to the Miami Warmth.
Ball missed his first sport of the season on November 29 in opposition to the New York Knicks. He then missed seven straight video games for Charlotte.
The veteran star returned to the courtroom on December 16 to face the Philadelphia 76ers. He spent 26 minutes, producing 15 factors and 11 assists in a 13-point loss.
The Hornets had Ball on the ground for 2 video games earlier than successful the second straight night time. After returning for a two-game stretch, Ball missed two extra video games.
This 12 months, Ball has appeared in 22 video games. He averaged 30 factors, seven assists, 5 rebounds and one steal all year long.
