LaMelo Ball to return to court vs Spurs after extended break / News - Basketnews.com

Bal was previously sidelined with an ankle injury since November.

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Charlotte Hornets' star guard, LaMelo Ball, has been sidelined since November. He is now set to return to the court.

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, Ball is expected to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday after having participated in a shootaround on game day morning.

Ball sprained his ankle during a game against the Orlando Magic. With 2:26 remaining in the second quarter, Ball drove to the basket and shot a contested layup over Paolo Banchero. Following the shot, the Hornets guard landed awkwardly.

Further tests at the time didn't reveal a fraction, but Ball was forced to wear a walking boot and crutches.

Before getting injured, Ball was averaging career-high numbers with 25.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game.

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