LaMelo Ball Suffers Ankle Injury Against Lakers
In a noteworthy turn of events during the matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers, LaMelo Ball left the game in the second quarter due to a left ankle injury. The incident occurred after Ball made a three-pointer and backpedaled down the court, leading him to step on Lakers player Jarred Vanderbilt's foot. Following a hard fall, which also resulted in him hitting his head on the floor, Ball was unable to continue the game and was declared out by the team.
The Hornets confirmed that Ball would not return to the game. Before exiting, he recorded seven points within just nine minutes of playing time. Throughout his career with the Hornets, Ball has dealt with multiple ankle injuries, prompting him to wear ankle braces for protection this season.
- Incident Details:
- Type of Injury: Left ankle
- Game Quarter: Second
- Points Scored Before Injury: 7 points
- Minutes Played Before Injury: 9 minutes
- Previous Medical Background:
- History of ankle injuries since joining the Hornets.
- Wearing braces to protect his ankles this season.