Spoelstra condemns LeMelo Ball after trip that sidelined Bam Adebayo in play-in
TL;DR
During the NBA Play-In, LaMelo Ball tripped Bam Adebayo, forcing the Heat star to leave with a lower-back injury and later play only 11 minutes; Erik Spoelstra blasted Ball as dangerous and stupid, Ball apologized, and with no foul called, NBA disciplinary action remains uncertain (suspension unlikely, a fine is possible).
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