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Heat's Bam Adebayo taken to locker room after LaMelo Ball trips him, leading to hard fall
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Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat was taken to the locker room after a hard fall caused by LaMelo Ball tripping him during a play-in game against Charlotte. Adebayo limped off the court but was able to walk under his own power.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo limped off the court early in the second quarter of Tuesday night’s play-in game against Charlotte after he got tripped by Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball, causing him to land hard on his back. Ball was on the ground and appeared to take a swipe at Adebayo’s left foot with his left hand, causing Adebayo to fall backward. Adebayo stayed down as the action moved to the other end and then back again before play was stopped. After being attended to by trainers, he got to his feet and walked off under his own power and was taken to the locker room. There was no immediate word from the Heat on his status. Ball was not called for a foul and the play was not reviewed. \\\_ AP NBA:
Q&A
What happened to Bam Adebayo during the play-in game against Charlotte?
Bam Adebayo was tripped by LaMelo Ball, causing him to fall hard on his back and limp off the court.
Was LaMelo Ball penalized for tripping Bam Adebayo?
No, LaMelo Ball was not called for a foul, and the play was not reviewed.
