Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury. The Hornets said he will not return to the game. Ball had just made a 3-pointer off one foot and was backpedaling down the court when he stepped on Jarred Vanderbilt’s foot and fell backward,

Los Angeles is currently on a six-game win streak, playing in the second matchup of the run. They entered the game against Charlotte with a 25-18 record, ranked as the No. 5 team in the Western Conference standings. During the game, Hornets star LaMelo Ball suffered an injury that led to a locker room visit.

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left Monday night's game against the Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury.

The Charlotte Hornets (12-30) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (25-18) in their first matchup of the season. The second game, originally scheduled for January 9, has been postponed to February 19 due to the wildfires in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road to face the Charlotte Hornets at 7:00 p.m. ET. Check out the game odds and LeBron James's injury status for tonight.

LaMelo Ball is facing a recurring ankle injury, leading to an uncertain timeline for his return. His absence has been significant for the Charlotte Hornets, who have struggled offensively and defensively without him.