Did LaMelo Ball trip Bam Adebayo? Hornets star not called for foul after controversial play
LaMelo Ball avoided immediate punishment after what some believe was a trip of Heat star Bam Adebayo.
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LaMelo Ball came out aggressively with a chance to win two games and reach the playoffs for the first time in his career, but his aggressiveness nearly got him in trouble on Tuesday night. After a shot attempt near the rim was blocked early in the second quarter, Ball appeared to get tangled up under the basket with Heat star Bam Adebayo. Adebayo got up gingerly after a hard landing and had to go back to the locker room with what Miami described as a back injury.
Ball wasn't called for a foul, but some fans were quick to ask why the play wasn't at least reviewed. Here's a closer look at the collision between Ball and Adebayo. NBA PLAYOFFS HQ: Live NBA scores | NBA playoff schedule | NBA playoff bracket Did LaMelo Ball trip Bam Adebayo?
Ball hit the floor and appeared to take a clear swipe at Adebayo's ankle, knocking the Heat star to the floor with a hard landing. Adebayo was frustrated and had to go back to the locker room, but Ball wasn't called for a foul on the play. Is this a dirty play by LaMelo?