Charlotte Hornets’ star guard LaMelo Ball was involved in a car crash on Wednesday in Uptown Charlotte. The former No. 2 overall pick drove through an intersection when his camouflage-colored, custom-made Hummer collided with a gray Kia sedan before 5 p.m.

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Police arrived at the scene shortly after. The NBA player wore a Hornets hoodie at the time. Ball got off the truck and into a Lamborghini to leave the place. Both vehicles suffered damage, with Ball’s car’s driver’s side getting ripped off after the collision. The Kia was damaged on the front end.

While no medical report was issued after the incident, many speculated about whether LaMelo Ball would be available to face the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The Hornets’ injury report does not include Ball. Liam McNeeley (ankle sprain) and Coby White (calf strain) are out against Kevin Durant and Co.

There was no information available on the person in the other car. Video showed that the driver got out of the car and walked towards Ball’s truck.

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LaMelo Ball’s Hornets enter the second half of the season in remarkable form

After the All-Star break, the Charlotte Hornets will return to action on Thursday against a tough opponent. LaMelo Ball and Co., who have won 10 of their last 11 games, will take on the Houston Rockets, the fourth seed in the Western Conference.

Ball averages 19.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game, shooting 40.1% from the field. The Hornets have heated up at the right time, and they could end the season stronger. At 26-29, they would play in the play-in tournament if the season ended today.

They can still put pressure on the No. 6 Philadelphia 76ers to avoid the mini tournament.

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