The Charlotte Hornets’ star point guard, looking like a boxer jogging to the ring to climb through the ropes, pointed one finger on each hand skyward and revved the fans up, trying to get things jump-started on the tail end of consecutive games in different cities within a 24-hour span.

Will star Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball's injury hold him back in Saturday night's matchup against the Miami Heat?

For the game, the Hornets will have their best player in the starting lineup, as LaMelo Ball will be available. Ball is off to a fantastic start to the new season with averages of 34.0 points, 6.5 rebounds,