More than a few eyebrows were raised in the hours leading up to the Charlotte Hornets’ third stop on their winding road trip, curious upon the injury designation attached to the team’s star.
When LaMelo Ball was listed as questionable due to his ankle and wrist soreness, it represented a step up after he sat out Saturday night’s win in Atlanta, signaling potential progression with his ailments.
Considering last Wednesday’s deflating scene in Houston of Ball unable to put any weight on his left foot, just knowing the Hornets’ energetic point guard may give it a go against Utah on Monday night surely lifted a few spirits.