""I didn't see it [when it happened], but I don't think it's cute. I don't think it's funny. I think it's a stupid play. It's a dangerous play. Obviously, our best player was out. I'm not making an excuse. The Hornets played great and they made those plays down the stretch. We had our opportunities to win. That's a shame. You should be penalized for that. I don't think that belongs in the game. Tripping guys, shenanigans.""
""I apologize on that one," Ball stated after the Hornets' win, acknowledging the impact of his actions on Adebayo and the game."
LaMelo Ball's trip of Bam Adebayo during a play-in game led to Adebayo suffering a lower back injury. The NBA is investigating the incident, with both teams being contacted for interviews. Adebayo played only 11 minutes before the injury. There is speculation that the play could be upgraded to a flagrant foul, but a suspension is considered unlikely. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra criticized the play, stating it was dangerous and should have resulted in Ball's ejection. Ball later apologized for the incident.
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