There's a strong chance the Hornets' struggles will continue as point guard LaMelo Ball (right ankle sorenss) and center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) have been added to the team's injury report for tonight's road game against the Dallas Mavericks.

The Charlotte Hornets are reeling. After losing their last two games by a combined 95 points, tying an NBA record in the process, Charlotte's next attempt to right their sinking ship will be on Tuesday night in Golden State.

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 100-97. Ball finished the win with 27 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 9/19 from the field and 5/13 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

The Charlotte Hornets aren't one of the youngest teams in the NBA, but their core nucleus is pretty young. LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Mark Williams, the three pieces Charlotte has been trying to build with and around,

On Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets marched into Hollywood and took down Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Hornets left LA with a 100-97 victory, behind LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges combining for 56 points with ten made threes.

The Golden State Warriors entered Tuesday’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets as one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and they were able to pick up another victory. Golden State dominated their way past Charlotte 128-92,

Miles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. James scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter,

Miles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and former Dallas Maverick Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

Those feelings that the media have had towards Ball have never been fully positive. Although the media acknowledges him for being a talented basketball player, most of them typically mention Ball as not being a contributor to winning.

For the game, they could be without their best player, as LaMelo Ball is on the injury report. The 2022 NBA All-Star has missed the team's last two games, so this would be his third straight out of action (if he doesn't play).