Summary
LaMelo Ball scored 30 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 127–126 overtime win against the Miami Heat in a play-in game. Ball was fined by the NBA after a play that caused an injury to Heat player Bam Adebayo and for swearing in a postgame interview, but he was not suspended.
Key Facts
- LaMelo Ball scored the most points in the game with 30.
- The Hornets won 127–126 in overtime against the Miami Heat.
- Bam Adebayo was injured after Ball grabbed his ankle during the game.
- Adebayo had to leave the game and did not return.
- Ball was fined $35,000 for the flagged foul related to the injury.
- Ball was fined an extra $25,000 for swearing during a postgame interview.
- The NBA reviewed the play and called it a flagrant foul but did not suspend Ball.
- Miami Heat’s coach called the play dangerous and inappropriate.
- The Hornets will play the Orlando Magic for a chance to enter the playoffs.
