Hornets' LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams Return to Starting Lineup Against Miami

LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams returned to the Charlotte Hornets' starting lineup after managing injuries, contributing significantly to the team's win over the New York Knicks with Ball scoring 25 points and Williams achieving a double-double. Both players sat out a subsequent game against the Oklahoma City Thunder for injury management, which left the Hornets shorthanded. Despite this, Ball's recent performance has been strong, reaching 25 points in three of his last four games. Hornets management continues to evaluate their roster, with speculation around Miles Bridges being used as trade bait and other recent picks potentially becoming trade targets. The Hornets are set to face the Miami Heat in their next game, which is critical given the Heat's current struggles. Fans can catch the game live on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.