Is LaMelo Ball playing tonight against Rockets? Latest on Hornets point guard's availability (Dec. 23)
LaMelo Ball will play in the Charlotte Hornets' matchup against the Houston Rockets on Monday. The All-Star point guard is no longer listed on the Hornets' injury report after missing the team’s previous game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. In his absence, Charlotte fell to a 108-98 defeat at the Wells Fargo Center.
LaMelo has been dealing with a left calf issue, which sidelined him for injury management. Consistency in availability has been a challenge for the star guard as he has missed eight of the Hornets' 28 games this season, appearing in just 20.
Despite his limited appearances, LaMelo has often dazzled with remarkable performances whenever he takes the court. His most recent outing came during the Hornets' 123-114 loss to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, where he delivered an impressive stat line.
The one-time All-Star logged 34 points in 34 minutes, along with four rebounds, 13 assists and four steals. However, he struggled with his shooting efficiency, going 11 of 32 from the field, including 3 of 18 from beyond the arc.
While LaMelo is having an individually stellar season, the Hornets have struggled to find success as a team. With a dismal 7-21 record, Charlotte sits in 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings, firmly among the league’s lottery-bound teams.
This season, LaMelo Ball is averaging 30.4 points per game on 42.1% shooting from the field, including 34.4% from 3-point range. He is also contributing 5.3 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
How to watch LaMelo Ball in action during Hornets vs. Rockets game?
The Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets game will take place on Monday, Dec. 23, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. PT).
The Hornets vs. Rockets game will be telecast live on SCHN (local) and FDSSE (local) while the live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).