The Charlotte Hornets on Monday shared some tough news about LaMelo Ball.
Ball exited the team’s 117-106 win over the Detroit Pistons early in the third quarter after injuring his right ankle on a non-contact play. Ball was dribbling and trying to make some moves with the ball when he collapsed to the floor.
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The Hornets later said that Ball suffered a fracture in his right ankle on the play.
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Ball was 6/9 in the game and had 18 points prior to exiting with his injury. The third-year guard was averaging 23.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game in 35 games this season.
It’s been a rough year of injuries for the Ball brothers. Not only is LaMelo now out with a fracture in his right ankle, but brother Lonzo is out for the season for the Bulls due to a knee injury that has prevented him from playing all season. LaMelo has also missed time this season with a left ankle injury.
