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In Miami, the NBA’s decision that LaMelo Ball grabbing Bam Adebayo was an ejection-worthy flagrant foul didn’t register much of a reaction.
In a case of too little way too late, the NBA ruled after the fact that Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for the trip and takedown that took Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo out of Tuesday night’s play-in game.
Kon Knueppel, Coby White, Miles Bridges and more Hornets weigh in on Charlotte's star point guard.
The NBA has punished LaMelo Ball for his actions against Bam Adebayo in the Hornets' Play-In win over the Heat.
A bettor at DraftKings placed a $12,500 futures wager on the Hornets to win the NBA title at 400-1 odds in early February, which would pay out $5 million if Charlotte wins the championship. The Hornets have never made the conference finals, let alone the NBA Finals in the franchise’s history.
Hornets have continued NC's recent hot streak for pro sports teams and can make the NBA playoffs if they win one more play-in game Friday.
The Hornets are now just one win away from the NBA Playoffs.