LaMelo Ball Leads Hornets in Play-In Tournament Loss to Magic

LaMelo Ball contributed 23 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five assists, and two rebounds in 25 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Tournament loss to the Magic. Earlier, Ball addressed a second-quarter collision with Bam Adebayo, dismissing any rift and describing it as a standard basketball play. The loss marks the end of the Hornets' postseason run, with Ball serving as the focal point for the team throughout the matchup.