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Will LaMelo Ball play tonight? Important injury report updates ahead of the Hornets vs. Rockets season opener

Will LaMelo Ball play tonight? Important injury report updates ahead of the Hornets vs. Rockets season opener

The Houston Rockets The start of the season is just a few centimeters closer. They will take it over Charlotte Hornets at the Toyota Center. The Hornets will certainly be hoping for revenge. Last season they were the first to fall to the Rockets. With Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green still unsure if Houston is the place they want to play, the uncertainty is dashing fans’ playoff hopes.

Last season, Sengun missed the last 18 games due to knee and ankle injuries. The reason for worry turned out to be a blessing. This absence caused the Rockets to rethink their strategy and push for the playoff spot. The Rockets made great strides, going from 22 wins in 22-23 to 41 wins in 23-24. However, the Hornets weren’t so lucky. Their squad was riddled with injuries and they suffered as a result, only managing 21 wins in the season. Your star LaMelo Ball was used in only 22 games.

The arrival of their new head coach Charles Lee, assistant coach of the Boston Celtics last season, should bring stability to the Hornets. With Lee at their side they should now be a tougher opponent. The Hornets have a few injuries on their team heading into their first game.

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Josh Green has left his Achilles sore, but whether he plays or not is still in question. Although DaQuan Jeffries is confirmed to be out due to a fractured right hand. Joining him on the bench would be his teammate Mark Williams, who would miss out due to a left foot injury. LaMelo Ball is fully fit and will play tonight. The Rockets did not report any injuries for this game.

LaMelo Ball is certainly a superstar, but is he a top-three player at his position?

Ball is arguably the most talented player to ever play for the Hornets. His unique talent and worldwide fame form a rare combination, matched only in the city by former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Most analysts rate him highly, but Mikal Bridges believes he is already one of the top 3 point guards in the NBA right now.

Bridges and Ball have made a splash in the NBA and are affectionately known as “Air Bnb” by fans. “That’s definitely my brother. Basketball brings people closer together and a family for life. It was a blessing to meet Melo.Bridges said on Club 520 Podcast. Now this statement certainly makes the opinion seem biased. But he has cleared himself up. “I feel like, when he’s not injured, he’s one of the top three guards in the league. I’m not even biased… I just watch him, he can do anything on the field.”

We will watch and cheer for Ball to stand by those words from his teammate Bridges from the first game of the season. Bridges and Ball will be led by rookie head coach Charles Lee in 2024 and beyond, with a game plan designed to utilize every ounce of their abilities. Lee wants to focus on three-point shots and quick break opportunities. Both seem to be a match made in heaven for Bridges and Ball. Hornets fans are in for an exciting season, and if Ball can live up to Bridges’ belief that he is one of the top three guards in the NBA, the team could have real success.