LaMelo Ball Cleared, Scores 23 Points in Loss; Ankle Minutes Monitored

LaMelo Ball contributed 23 points (8-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt), nine assists, and four rebounds in 24 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers. He led the Hornets in assists and hit six triples, bouncing back from a previous low-scoring game. Ball was officially cleared to play Monday despite a wrist issue and is averaging 19.2 points, 8.6 assists, 5.6 rebounds this season. He is seemingly still on a minutes restriction following an ankle injury, and his status for Tuesday's back-to-back against Washington is being monitored, with a likely rest.