The NBA announced it will review an incident involving Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball that resulted in an injury to Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during Tuesday night's play-in tournament game.

The incident occurred early in the second quarter when Ball fell to the floor after missing a shot on a drive to the basket. Video appeared to show Ball reaching out and making contact with Adebayo's left leg, causing the Heat center to fall. No foul was called on the play, and game action continued while Adebayo remained on the court.

Adebayo eventually left the game and walked to the locker room under his own power but did not return to action. His absence proved significant as the Hornets went on to defeat the Heat 127-126 in overtime, eliminating Miami from playoff contention.

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra expressed frustration with the non-call after the game, stating that Ball should have been ejected for the play that injured his star center. The Heat coach's comments highlighted the impact the incident had on both the game's outcome and his team's season.

The NBA's review will determine whether Ball's actions warranted disciplinary action. Such reviews typically examine whether a player's conduct violated league rules regarding unnecessary or excessive contact with opponents.