Things don't sound like they will improve for the Hornets, at least against the Thunder Friday night, as the team announced LaMelo Ball would miss the game managing his right ankle injury. Center Mark Williams, who was almost traded to the Los Angeles Lakers before a failed physical, will also miss the game with a left foot injury.

Bridges has been the engine that has fueled Charlotte's recent hot stretch. The veteran forward is averaging 26.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 34 minutes per game this March. His two-way play has been the team's defining factor of late.

LaMelo Ball had 25 points and five Charlotte players scored in double figures as the Hornets beat the New York Knicks 115-98 Thursday night for their fourth victory in seven