The Charlotte Hornets will take on LA Lakers tonight at the Crypto.com arena. Hornets have had a horrible season till now. They represent a woeful record of 13 wins in comparison to 39 losses in the season. The Hornets are looking to find a pick-up spot and a win over the Lakers could give them the momentum to feed on. However, can they do it without the presence of the star point guard, LaMelo Ball in the squad? Thus, ahead of the start of the game, let's take a look at the injury report of the Charlotte Hornets and determine the staus of LaMelo Ball for the game.
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LaMelo Ball Injury Report
Lamelo Ball is listed as a "probable" for tonight's game against the LA Lakers due to an ankle injury. Thus, he may or may not play tonight's game. However, as the team is enduring a tough run, they need their guard to shine on all ends. Ball has averaged 27.3 points this season, which is an exceptional statistic considering that the team has been yearning for success throughout the season.
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Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
The Hornets have already been hit by severe injuries, due to which the squad strength has been reduced. As per the injury report released by the Charlotte, the Hornets are already without several key players, including Brandon Miller (wrist) and Grant Williams (ACL), both ruled out for the season. Tre Mann (back) and Josh Okogie (hamstring) are also sidelined, further depleting Charlotte's roster. Mark Williams, listed as probable for personal reasons, is expected to play, providing some relief in the frontcourt.
LA Lakers Injury Report
Luka Doncic playing for the Lakers allowed the fans to witness the spectacle of him playing alongside NBA legend LeBron James. However, the sight may not transpire tonight as LeBron James is marked "questionable" in the latest injury update. James was absent during the All-Star week as well and courtesy of a foot injury, he could miss out tonight's game too. Aside from James, Maxi Kleber is also listed in the Lakers injury report. He will remain out due to a foot injury.