The Charlotte Hornets will be significantly shorthanded as they host the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at 7:00 PM EST. Both LaMelo Ball (Right Wrist Sprain) and Miles Bridges (Low Back Spasms) have been ruled out of the lineup.

LaMelo Ball's injury issues continue to follow him in the 2024-25 NBA season. Ball is on the injury report ahead of Friday's game between the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers because ...

LaMelo Ball returned to the Charlotte Hornets’ injury report ahead of their game on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The point guard is listed as questionable due to a right wrist sprain.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) grabs a rebound away from Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) as forward Jabari Walker (34) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

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While some may be ancy to back LaMelo Ball's scoring output against Portland, Douglas Farmer breaks down why that isn’t the best approach ahead of tonight's clash in Charlotte.

The Charlotte Hornets will be significantly shorthanded as they host the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at 7:00 PM EST. Both LaMelo Ball (Right Wrist Sprain) and Miles Bridges (Low Back Spasms ...

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92 on Saturday night. Hornets guard LaMelo Ball had another solid all-around performance with 25 poi

Iffy against Portland

Portland is playing their best basketball of the season. Winners of three in a row, the Blazers are led by Anfernee Simons who is averaging 18.2ppg and Shaedon Sharpe contributing 17.7ppg. Scoot Henderson is improving by the game. The 2 nd -year pro is dishing out 5.3 assists per game and scoring 12.3 points nightly while shooting 35% from deep.

Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 for their fourth straight win.