LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams re-inserted into the Hornets' starting lineup

A look at the first five on the floor for tonight's game.
Mar 12, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after making a three point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after making a three point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images / Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
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LaMelo Ball (right ankle management) and Mark Williams (left foot management) did not participate in the Charlotte Hornets' blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, but they will be back in uniform tonight.

The two did play in Thursday's surprising win over the New York Knicks, each playing a huge factor in the result. Ball led the Hornets with 25 points to go along with eight assists and five rebounds while Mark Williams posted a double-double, recording 19 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Moments ago, both teams revealed their starting lineups for tonight's game.

Charlotte Hornets

G LaMelo Ball

G DaQuan Jeffries

G Nick Smith Jr.

F Miles Bridges

C Mark Williams

Miami Heat

G Tyler Herro

G Duncan Robinson

F Andrew Wiggins

F Bam Adebayo

C Kel'el Ware

The Hornets and Heat will get the action tipped off at 6 p.m. ET and will be available to stream live on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.

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Schuyler Callihan
SCHUYLER CALLIHAN

schuylercallihan(at)gmail.com  Twitter:@Callihan_ Schuyler Callihan is the lead publisher of Mountaineers Now, All Panthers, and All Hornets on FanNation/Sports Illustrated. He took over publishing duties of All Panthers in 2020 and wanted to expand his professional coverage in the Queen City by running the operations at All Hornets. Schuyler attended Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia before finishing up his schooling at Alamance Community College in Graham, North Carolina. The Wheeling, West Virginia native made the move to North Carolina in 2015 and has been in Charlotte since 2021.