LaMelo Ball's Official Injury Status For Knicks-Hornets Game

LaMelo Ball has been ruled out for Friday's game.

Oct 15, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) works with a trainer before the start of the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images

On Friday afternoon, the Charlotte Hornets will host the New York Knicks in North Carolina.

However, they will be without their best player, as LaMelo Ball has been ruled out.

Ball is averaging an outstanding 31.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 43.0% from the field and 35.6% from the three-point range in 18 games.

Via Hornets PR on Thursday: "Ball incurred injury on final sequence of last night’s loss vs MIA and will continue to be evaluated. Updates on his status will be provided as appropriate"

Ball incurred injury on final sequence of last night’s loss vs MIA and will continue to be evaluated. Updates on his status will be provided as appropriate https://t.co/6efeJZ1ttO

— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) November 28, 2024

The Hornets enter the day as the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 6-12 record in their first 18 games.

They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak.

Most recently, the Hornets lost to the Miami Heat by a score of 98-94.

Ball finished the loss with 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists while shooting 11/35 from the field and 7/20 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

Via StatMuse: "LaMelo last four games:

40.3 PPG
7.5 RPG
8.3 APG
5.3 3PM

on fire."

LaMelo last four games:

40.3 PPG
7.5 RPG
8.3 APG
5.3 3PM

on fire. pic.twitter.com/5ccK1cQ6Ql

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 28, 2024

Following New York, the Hornets will play their next game on Saturday when they host Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.

At home, they have gone 5-5 in 10 games.

Nov 27, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the first half against the Miami Heat at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images / Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

As for the Knicks, they are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 10-8 record in 18 games.

They are 5-6 in 11 games on the road.