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Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball and the Hornets upset Heat for second straight win

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Jan 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks to pass during the second half against the Miami Heat at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets have not had the best season thus far. With the injuries to LaMelo, to the off court distractions, and the overall poor play, Hornets fans don’t have much to smile about… Until now.

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LaMelo Ball and the Hornets upset the Miami Heat

Yes, the Hornets are still nowhere near the playoffs, currently sitting in 14th place in the Eastern Conference with a 15-36 record. Still, the last two games have been good for Charlotte.

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After missing three games with an injury, LaMelo returned to play against the Chicago Bulls this past Thursday. The Hornets won 111-96 over the Bulls.

Then, today, the Hornets upset the Miami Heat 122-117 behind 19 points from LaMelo. Can the Hornets keep up this new winning streak?

Things will be tough as they face the Milwaukee Bucks next. But maybe LaMelo can lead his troops to a third straight victory.

About the Author Published Jan 30, 2023

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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