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United States LaMelo Ball leaves Lakers-Hornets game with ankle injury, does not ...
After hitting a 3-pointer, LaMelo Ball sprains his left ankle when he steps on Jarred Vanderbilt’s foot while backpedaling down the court.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury.
He did not return and the Hornets lost 112-107.
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets guard LaMelo Ball left tonight’s game against LAL in the 2Q with a left ankle sprain. He will not return.
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) January 28, 2025
Ball had just made a 3-pointer off one foot and was backpedaling down the court when he stepped on Jarred Vanderbilt’s foot and fell backward, hitting his head hard on the floor. Ball then got up, intentionally fouled to stop the clock and then walked directly to the locker room under his own power with a slight limp.
Ball has had a history of ankle injuries since joining the Hornets. He has been wearing braces this season to help protect his ankles.
Ball had seven points in nine minutes before the injury.
