Summary
The Miami Heat lost to the Charlotte Hornets 127–126 in overtime, ending their season. During the game, Heat player Bam Adebayo injured his back after Hornets player LaMelo Ball grabbed his ankle, which led to a flagrant foul and a fine for Ball.
Key Facts
- The Miami Heat were eliminated after losing to the Charlotte Hornets 127–126 in an overtime play-in game.
- Bam Adebayo injured his back when LaMelo Ball grabbed his ankle, causing Adebayo to fall hard.
- The injury happened in the first half of the game.
- The NBA later changed the call to a flagrant foul against Ball.
- LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 for the foul and another $25,000 for swearing after the game.
- Ball apologized publicly and said he would contact Adebayo, but no direct communication has happened yet.
- Bam Adebayo said he has not heard from Ball but intends to talk with him in the future.
- Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Ball is not a dirty player but agreed the play was dangerous and should have been punished during the game.
