Will LaMelo Ball play tonight against the the Denver Nuggets? Latest update on the Charlotte Hornets star's injury report (February 20, 2025)

The Charlotte Hornets face an uphill battle as they prepare to take on the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, February 20, at Ball Arena. With a dismal 14-39 record, the Hornets are already grappling with a challenging season, and their injury woes have only added to their struggles. Star point guard LaMelo Ball, who leads the team with 27.3 points per game, is notably absent from the injury report, but the Hornets will still be without key players, including Grant Williams, Brandon Miller, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.


LaMelo Ball will be playing tonight against the Nuggets. The Charlotte Hornets’ injury report reveals significant setbacks. Grant Williams is out for the season with an ACL injury, while Brandon Miller (wrist) and Tre Mann (back) are also sidelined indefinitely. Josh Okogie remains out with a hamstring issue, further depleting Charlotte’s roster. Despite these absences, LaMelo Ball’s availability provides a glimmer of hope for the Hornets, who have been outscored by an average of 5.4 points per game this season.

Ball’s performance has been a bright spot in an otherwise dim season. Over the last 20 games, he has averaged 13.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.0 three-pointers per game. His ability to create plays and knock down shots from beyond the arc will be crucial against a Nuggets team that ranks third in the league in scoring, averaging 121.5 points per game.

The Nuggets, sitting at 36-19, have their own injury concerns but remain a formidable opponent. Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring), Aaron Gordon (calf), and Jamal Murray (knee) are all listed as probable, while DaRon Holmes, Vlatko Cancar, and Peyton Watson are out. Denver’s depth and star power, led by Nikola Jokic, who averages 29.8 points and 12.6 rebounds per game, make them heavy favorites in this matchup.

For the Hornets, the game represents another tough test in a season filled with challenges. With key players sidelined, the team will rely heavily on Ball and Miles Bridges, who has been a consistent contributor with 20.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game over the last 20 contests.
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Tip-off is set for 9:00 PM ET at Ball Arena, and fans can catch the action on ALT, KTVD, and FDSSE or stream it live on Fubo. As the Hornets look to defy the odds, all eyes will be on LaMelo Ball to see if he can spark an upset against the high-flying Nuggets.