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Spoelstra says Hornets' Ball should have been ejected before ending Miami Heat's season

Ball appeared to trip Bam Adebayo in Tuesday's game

Spoelstra says Hornets' Ball should have been ejected before ending Miami Heat's season

TL;DR

  • Erik Spoelstra believes LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for a play that injured Bam Adebayo.
  • Adebayo left the game with an injury after appearing to be tripped by Ball.
  • Ball apologized for the incident, stating he was disoriented after being hit in the head.
  • Officials could not review the play as it was not immediately whistled.
  • The incident occurred during the second quarter of the Hornets' 127-126 win over the Heat.
  • The loss ended the Miami Heat's season.