LaMelo Ball Propels Hornets to OT Win Amid Bam Adebayo Injury Controversy

LaMelo Ball led the Hornets to a 127-126 overtime victory against the Heat, recording 30 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, one steal, and one block in 40 minutes. He hit the go-ahead layup with 4.7 seconds left in OT. The game was marked by a controversial play where Ball grabbed Bam Adebayo's ankle during a tie-up, leading to Adebayo's injury and drawing "dangerous" play criticism from Erik Spoelstra. Ball was also reportedly key in Charlotte drafting rookie Kon Knueppel.