Nov 16, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) in a time out during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Indiana Pacers at Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball (left ankle sprain) will make his much anticipated return for the Hornets vs. the Piston tonight.
After 11 straight absences, LaMelo is back. He’s battled a lingering ankle injury for the entirety of the season which has limited the 21-year-old to just three games this year.
Steve Clifford indicated that he’ll play limited minutes, so it may a few games before we see him fully unleashed.
Regardless, it’s a huge spark for the tumbling Hornets who have dropped five in a row en route to a 7-20 start in 27 games.
Ball’s return means either Kelly Oubre or Jalen McDaniels will slide back to the bench.
