Houston Rockets' Usman Garuba (16) defends against Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
HOUSTON (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball left Wednesday night's game against the Houston Rockets after spraining his left ankle again.
Ball was injured when teammate P.J. Washington landed on him after jumping to try for a rebound with about nine minutes left in the third quarter. Ball appeared to be in a lot of pain and didn’t put any weight on his left leg as he was helped to the locker room.