
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any further
Erik Spoelstra supports no further penalties for LaMelo Ball after flagrant foul.
LaMelo Ball stated he was unaware of a play that injured Bam Adebayo, claiming he was hit in the head and didn't know what was happening. He expressed regret and mentioned he would check on Adebayo.
As he was asked if he intentionally tripped Adebayo from the play, Ball reiterated that he had no idea about the situation of the play. "I haven't even seen it. Like I said, I got hit in the head, didn't even know where I was, and just playing basketball," Ball told reporters. "Like I said, sorry and I'm going to check him."
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LaMelo Ball said he was unaware of the play that injured Adebayo, stating he got hit in the head and didn't know where he was.
Ball denied intentionally tripping Adebayo and expressed regret, saying he would check on him after the incident.

Erik Spoelstra supports no further penalties for LaMelo Ball after flagrant foul.
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