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#3 Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers
Date: March 1, 2021
LaMelo Ball did all he could to help the Charlotte Hornets win on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers but fell short. The Blazers repelled the rookie's effort with Carmelo Anthony leading the charge.
It was an all-round impressive display from LaMelo Ball on both ends of the court. He shot an impressive 10 of 18 from the field and 5-of-7 from downtown. He was also two assists away from tallying a 30-point double-double.
Although it was a devastating loss for the Hornets, LaMelo Ball gained the respect of elite scorers in the league. Anthony sought out Ball after the game to swap jerseys.
At the end of the game, LaMelo Ball tallied 3o points, six rebounds, eight assists, four steals, and a block.
#2 Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz
Date: February 5, 2021
The Charlotte Hornets squared off against the Utah Jazz at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Although the Hornets lost the game 121-138, LaMelo Ball put on a show in front of the home fans, registering a career-high 34 points in 39 minutes while shooting an effective 14 of 27 from the field.
The Utah Jazz were two points behind in the first quarter but turned things around before intermission. LaMelo Ball tried to pull off an inspiring comeback, contributing to all but one of the Hornets' fourth-quarter field goals. Although the game ended in favor of the Jazz, LaMelo Ball added eight assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block.
#1 Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks
Date: January 9, 2021
LaMelo Ball recorded the first and only triple-double of his NBA career after only ten games. He came off the bench against the Atlanta Hawks and rallied the team to a 113-105 victory, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double.
Despite a slow start, Ball started to grow into the game and built on his lone field goal of the first quarter. He finished the game with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. His efficiency is also commendable as he shot nine of 13 from the field and finished with a Plus/Minus of +18.
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