Hornets coach left feeling 'foolish' after collision leaves LaMelo Ball with a gash above his eye
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball holds his head after colliding with head coach Charles Lee during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee directs his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball holds his head after colliding with head coach Charles Lee during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball holds his head after colliding with head coach Charles Lee during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
