
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any further
Erik Spoelstra supports no further penalties for LaMelo Ball after flagrant foul.
The NBA is reviewing LaMelo Ball for injuring Bam Adebayo's ankle during a crucial play-in game, which resulted in Adebayo missing the rest of the contest. A ruling is expected before the Hornets' next game on Friday.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: NBA to review LaMelo Ball for taking out Bam Adebayo's ankle, causing injury
Bam Adebayo suffered a back injury after LaMelo Ball took out his ankle, causing him to miss the remainder of the crucial play-in game.
The NBA is expected to announce its ruling on LaMelo Ball before the Charlotte Hornets' final play-in game on Friday.

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