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Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball’s 27 points aren’t enough to beat the Trail Blazers

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LaMelo soars against Trail Blazers
Dec 26, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons (1), Jusuf Nurkic (27), and Jerami Grant (9) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

The Charlotte Hornets led by 14 points in the second quarter of last night’s game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. Would this, along with LaMelo Ball’s 27 points, be enough to secure a Hornets victory?

Related: Should the Hornets tank for Victor Wembanyama?

LaMelo Ball scores 27 in the loss to Portland

The answer is, unfortunately, no. LaMelo Ball’s 27 points aren’t enough to beat the Trail Blazers. Charlotte could not hold on to their 14-point lead as they lost 124-113 to Portland.

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The Hornets are now 9-25 on the season, and they may as well throw this year away and focus on getting a high draft pick. Maybe even Victor Wembanyama.

About the Author Published Dec 27, 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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