Is LaMelo Ball playing vs Pacers tonight? Latest Hornets injury update

LaMelo Ball's availability for the Charlotte Hornets' home game against the Indiana Pacers remains uncertain due to right ankle issues. The team awaits a final decision, with Ball's status a key factor for the 7:00 PM ET tip-off. Meanwhile, the Pacers are significantly shorthanded with multiple key players sidelined, including Tyrese Haliburton.