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After getting the better of a star-studded LA Lakers side on Wednesday, the Charlotte Hornets will return to action on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets. The game will take place at the home of the Nuggets, i.e., the Ball Arena. Nuggets will enter the court at the back of an 8-game winning run. The Hornets, on the other hand, will have to capitalise on the momentum they garnered with the victory over the Lakers. Since it was LaMelo Ball, who orchestrated his side's victory over the Lakers the other day, therefore, ahead of the start of the match against the Nuggets, it becomes imperative to look at the Charlotte Hornets injury report to determine the status of Ball for the game.
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LaMelo Ball Injury Report
LaMelo Ball is listed as "probable" in the injury report released by the Hornets for the game against the Nuggets. Ball is enduring an ankle issue, hence he may or may not play tonight's match. What comes as satisfactory news for the Hornets' fans is that the point guard was a part of the injury report the other day as well, yet he came out and delivered for his team. He moved well throughout his stay of 33 minutes in the game against the Lakers and was able to score 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists in the game, which eventually ended in the Hornets' favour with the scoreline of 100-97.
So, even though he is listed in the injury list, considering he played the other day, LaMelo Ball is expected to feature again tonight. However, since no rest has been granted and it is a back-to-back second game in 24 hours, it is up to the Hornets staff to decide whether they would want to take the risk of escalating the intensity of his injury or not.
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Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
Aside from LaMelo Ball, there are five more men listed in the Charlotte Hornets injury report. Here's the entire list.
- Grant Williams: Out for the season due to ACL
- Mark Williams: Probable due to personal reasons
- LaMelo Ball: Probable due to ankle strain
- Brandon Miller: Out for the season due to a wrist injury
- Tre Mann: Out for the season due to back injury
- Josh Okogie: Out due to hamstring injury
The Nuggets vs Hornets game has the ingredients to showcase a spectacle of superlative basketball. Thus, it will be intriguing to witness whether the match will deliver the supreme action, plus who will come out on top. All to look forward to.
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