Is LaMelo Ball Playing Tonight Against Timberwolves? Hornets On Edge After Latest Injury Concern Over Star Guard (Nov. 1)

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Injury alarm bells rang for the Charlotte Hornets after LaMelo Ball appeared on the injury report on Friday. The Hornets cross swords against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, with Ball's status up in the air. The stylish point guard is listed as "questionable" due to right ankle impingement.

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LaMelo appeared on the team's injury report for the first time this season. Injuries have plagued the former Los Angeles Ballers star's young career so far. He missed a whopping 141 out of the 246 regular-season games in the last three seasons and suited up in just 47 games last season.

The injury concerns surrounding LaMelo Ball come at the wrong time. The flamboyant guard has started this season in sublime form, carrying the team's offense on his shoulders. Apart from scoring, he has taken huge strides as a playmaker and averages 10.2 assists across five games.

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Overall, Ball has dished out 51 dimes this season, which are the most by a Hornets player through the first five games of a season. The Hornets guard is averaging 24.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.

Apart from LaMelo Ball, the Hornets also listed three more players on the injury report. Josh Green (left shoulder surgery), Brandon Miller (left shoulder subluxation) and Grant Williams (right knee surgery) were ruled out once again owing to their respective injuries.

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How to watch LaMelo Ball in action during the Hornets vs. Timberwolves game?

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Spectrum Center on Saturday, Nov. 1. The game will tip off at 6 p.m. EST (3 p.m. PT).

The Hornets vs. Timberwolves game will be broadcast live on FanDuel Sports Network. For those looking to stream the game, the action will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).

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Edited by Atishay Jain
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