The Charlotte Hornets will be significantly shorthanded as they host the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at 7:00 PM EST. Both LaMelo Ball (Right Wrist Sprain) and Miles Bridges (Low Back Spasms) have been ruled out of the lineup.

Dec 17, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) defends Portland Trail Blazers forward Norman Powell (24) during the second half at Moda Center. The Portland Trail Blazers won the game 125-116. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The Portland Trail Blazers will be taking on the Charlotte Hornets tonight as the team looks to grab their fourth win in a row. Portland is coming off a big win

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) grabs a rebound away from Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) as forward Jabari Walker (34) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

Portland looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Trail Blazers take on Charlotte. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.

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LaMelo Ball received an important injury update ahead of the Hornets' game on Friday night against the Trail Blazers.

The Charlotte Hornets, who are enjoying a period of offensive diversity, figure to need multiple options when they oppose the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.

Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.

The Charlotte Hornets will be significantly shorthanded as they host the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at 7:00 PM EST. Both LaMelo Ball (Right Wrist Sprain) and Miles Bridges (Low Back Spasms ...

Star guard finished the night with three steals, placing him at 91 steals on the season — good enough for second-best in the NBA. It was his 12th game with at least 30 points and three steals, the most in the league this season.