LaMelo Ball was involved in a major car accident ahead of Thursday’s contest against the Houston Rockets. The Charlotte Hornets guard rammed his Hummer into another car on Wednesday afternoon. Fortunately for Ball, he escaped the accident without any injuries and was spotted leaving in a Lamborghini. He’s not on the Hornets injury report and should be available.
However, the other driver in the Kia sedan was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Ball has missed 10 games this season with injuries. He has dealt with ankle and wrist ailments, but has been healthy since mid-December, playing the past 29 consecutive games.
The Hornets entered the All-Star break on a 10-1 run, improving to 26-29. LaMelo Ball played a crucial role, averaging 18.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.8 assists, shooting 37.5% from 3-point range. He was a plus-minus +11.1 in that stretch, tied for the second-highest alongside Moussa Diabate.
LaMelo Ball stats vs. Houston Rockets
Ball has averaged 20.3 ppg, 5.1 rpg and 7.8 apg in nine outings against the Rockets. He’s shot 41.2% from the field and 39.8% from 3-point range. Ball had 20 points, six rebounds and four assists in the last meeting between Charlotte and Houston this season on February 5, shooting 5 of 13 from long distance. The Hornets won that clash 109-99 on the road.
Ahead of Thursday’s rematch, Ball is projected to record over 20.6 points, over 7.1 assists and make fewer than 3.4 3-pointers.
Where to watch Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets game?
Space City Home Network (Houston) and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Charlotte) will locally televise the Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets game. Other viewers can catch live action online via NBA League Pass. The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Hornets are 4.5-point underdogs.
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