In a massive relief for the Charlotte Hornets, star guard LaMelo Ball is expected to take the court tonight against the Houston Rockets—just 24 hours after being involved in a significant car accident.

Quick Breakdown: The Incident

• Location: The crash happened Wednesday night in Uptown Charlotte (East Trade St. and North Tryon St.).
• The Scene: Ball’s signature camouflage Hummer collided with a Kia sedan. The impact was severe enough to completely rip the front-left wheel off Ball’s vehicle.
• Condition: Despite the visual damage to the cars, Ball was not listed on the team’s injury report and showed no signs of physical distress following the wreck.

The Impact on the Court

The timing is critical for Charlotte. The Hornets are currently on a tear, winning 10 of their last 11 games. Losing their floor general now would have been a major blow to their post-All-Star momentum.

Bottom Line: Ball avoided a major scare and remains the engine behind the Hornets’ hottest streak of the season.

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