The NBA is officially reviewing Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball for a second-quarter incident that resulted in an injury to Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, according to Chris Haynes of TNT/Bleacher Report.
The play in question occurred during Tuesday night’s do-or-die play-in tournament matchup. Ball reportedly took out Adebayo’s ankle, which led to a hard spill for the Heat big man. Adebayo suffered a back injury as a result of the fall and was unable to return for the remainder of the contest.
The league’s review comes at a pivotal moment for the Hornets. A ruling regarding the incident and any potential disciplinary action is expected to be released before Charlotte’s final play-in game on Friday. The outcome of the review could have significant implications for the Hornets roster as they look to secure a postseason berth.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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