LaMelo Ball tripped Bam Adebayo on purpose to score the game-winning basket for the Charlotte Hornets against the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament, which may have impacted the game's outcome entirely. The incident occurred during a second quarter when Ball inadvertently tripped Adebeyo, who was trying to save a live ball and push the break. The NBA should review the play, if it was found to have been deliberate, a suspension looms. Despite this, the game was thrilling, with the Hornets having the second-best net rating in the NBA from January 22 to the end of the season.