The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 112-107, but it came with unfortunate news for their All-Star player. LaMelo Ball left in the middle of the second quarter with a left ankle sprain and did not return.
After stepping on Jared Vanderbuilt's foot, Ball quickly intentionally fouled and hobbled back to the locker room. Ball played for only nine minutes and scored seven points before suffering his injury.
Charles Lee's update on LaMelo Ball
After getting through the game, Hornets head coach Charles Lee gave his vantage point about the incident.