Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will not return to Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors after exiting in the third quarter with "left ankle soreness," the team announced.

Kon Knueppel hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 111-86 on Friday night to end a two-game losing streak. Knueppel added eight assists, and Miles Bridges had 15 points and nine rebounds.

Charlotte Hornets point guard Lamelo Ball left Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors.

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The Charlotte Hornets’ matchup tonight against the Toronto Raptors took a sudden turn when LaMelo Ball exited the game, heading to the locker room in the third quarter.