Spoelstra Fumes Over Ball's Grab That Injured Adebayo
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Key Points:
- The Heat-Hornets play-in game ended in a 127-126 overtime win for Charlotte, highlighted by LaMelo Ball's game-winning layup and a controversial incident involving Ball and Miami's Bam Adebayo.
- During the first half, Ball grabbed Adebayo's legs after a blocked shot, causing Adebayo to fall and later leave the game with a lower back injury, which Miami coach Erik Spoelstra condemned as a "stupid" and dangerous play.
- Spoelstra criticized the referees for not ejecting Ball, stating such actions have no place in the game and called for appropriate penalties against Ball.
- Referee Zach Zarba explained the incident was not reviewed during the game because the play continued without an immediate whistle, closing the review window per NBA rules.
- The NBA league office may still review the play for potential disciplinary action against Ball after the game.
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