LaMelo Ball's Apparent Trip Reportedly Probed by NBA After Bam Adebayo's Injury in Heat-Hornets
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- The NBA is investigating an incident during the play-in tournament game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets where LaMelo Ball's actions led to Bam Adebayo suffering a back injury.
- The incident occurred in the second quarter when Ball fell and appeared to grab Adebayo's ankles, causing Adebayo to hit his lower back on the court and leave the game.
- Heat coach Erik Spoelstra condemned the play as dangerous and believed Ball should have been ejected, while Ball apologized, stating he was disoriented after being hit in the head.
- No foul was called on the play, and the Hornets won 127-126 in overtime, eliminating the Heat from playoff contention.
- The Hornets will face the loser of the Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers game on Friday for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
