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LaMelo Ball Injury: Latest update on Charlotte Hornets’s star ankle injury

LaMelo Ball left the game in the second quarter against Lakers on Monday with a left ankle sprain and did not return.

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The Charlotte Hornets’ already tough evening at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday took a turn for the worse as star guard LaMelo Ball suffered an injury during their 112-107 defeat.

Ball left the game in the second quarter with a left ankle sprain and did not return. The injury happened after he hit a 3-pointer and was backpedaling on defense when he twisted his left ankle.

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LaMelo’s absence turned out to be a big setback for the hosts who couldn’t spark a comeback. Anthony Davis was unstoppable for the Lakers, scoring 42 points and grabbing 23 rebounds.

Ball, who has been the bright spot for the Hornets this season, played just 9 minutes, scoring 7 points before the injury setback. Despite Charlotte’s rough season (12-32), the 23-year-old has been averaging 28.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game.

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LaMelo Ball to be re-evaluated in one week

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in one week with a left ankle sprain.

“Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in one week with a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. Ball, averaging 28.2 points and 7.3 assists this season, suffered the injury on Monday”, Charania posted on X.

The Hornets will next face the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, January 31.

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