Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball is questionable on the injury report against the Orlando Magic after a shocking performance.

Ball recorded 33 points and 8 assists in the Hornets loss on Thursday.

LaMelo Ball is going to come off the bench in Thursday night's meeting between the Charlotte Hornets and the Indiana Pacers.

Bringing Ball off the bench is not faulty logic, but the plan needs some fine-tuning.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA game from December 18, 2025 on ESPN.