The Nets (14-33) sit just two games back of the Hornets (12-31) in the Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes, and if Ball doesn’t play Wednesday, it makes it more likely that the Nets will beat them. Charlotte could also lose more games going forward if Ball, their leading scorer, misses extended time.

LaMelo Ball has been ruled out of the Charlotte Hornets' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday due to a left ankle sprain, the team announced.

Their road trip will continue as they head out to face the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since August of 2020, but likely not for long.

The Brooklyn Nets (14-33) will visit the Charlotte Hornets (12-31) after losing three straight road games. Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand.

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After winning eight of their previous nine games, the Kings have lost two in a row. Most recently they were smacked Saturday by the Knicks, 143-120. Sacramento has allowed 275 points in the two losses. The Nets have lost six straight and have dropped to 12 th in the Eastern Conference. They own the sixth-worst record in the NBA.

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The Nets come into this matchup following a 106-97 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday in which Brooklyn was unable to make up ground after falling behind in a lopsided third quarter. The Nets did receive great performances out of D’Angelo Russell (22 points,