LaMelo Ball Leaves Reporters Confused With Head-Scratching Comment About Possible Concussion 

While concussion, as some players were vocal about it in the past, is not a particularly concerning phenomenon from the outside, if left ignored, it might cause long-term issues. 

However, given the stakes of the game, Ball had to push himself a little harder. Though it earned him direct heat from Miami coach Erik Spoelstra, a win is a win either way. Additionally, with his efforts, Charlotte now faces the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic game. 

LaMelo Ball Deserves All the Praise for Leading Hornets Past Heat

Despite a suffocating defense from Miami, LaMelo Ball delivered the full experience and ultimately the winning moment when the Hornets edged the Heat in a chaotic Play-In thriller.

This was LaMelo at his most unpredictable. He nearly cost Charlotte the game in the final seconds of regulation, committing a turnover and then fouling Tyler Herro on a three-point attempt that flipped the lead. 

But just as quickly, he redeemed himself while delivering the game-winning bucket to keep the Hornets alive.

He finished with 30 points and 10 assists, though the efficiency (2-of-16 from three) told a more complicated story. His shot selection was questionable, his decision-making erratic, though his impact was undeniable.