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Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball leads Charlotte over the Thunder

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LaMelo batles the Thunder
Dec 29, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks to drive during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

The Hornets had a breakout game last night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Charlotte defeated Oklahoma 121-113. The Hornets played a very efficient game, and this includes their star guard, LaMelo Ball.

Related: Twitter user asks if LaMelo Ball is one of the best finishers in the NBA

LaMelo Ball leads Charlotte over the Thunder

LaMelo Ball scored 27 points on 9-15 shooting and 5-10 from three. He also added 10 rebounds and 9 assists. As a team, Charlotte shot 54.8%  from the field, while the Thunder shot 42.4% as a team.

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Can the Hornets keep up this level of play? They play the red-hot Brooklyn Nets on New Year’s Eve, so they will have their work cut out for them.

About the Author Published Dec 30, 2022

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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