Remember when LaMelo Ball scored a career-high 38 points vs. the Boston Celtics

As Charlotte Hornets fans impatiently wait for LaMelo Ball to return from his ankle injury, we at Ball Exclusives have decided to help scratch that itch. It’s not as good as LaMelo returning, but today we’ll remember when LaMelo Ball scored a career-high 38 points vs. the Boston Celtics.

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LaMelo Ball scored a career-high 38 points vs. the Boston Celtics

The date was February 2, 2022, and the Charlotte Hornets were in Boston, taking on the Celtics. At this point, the Celtics were turning their season around after a slow start, and soon they’d proved to be the best team in the Eastern Conference.

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The Hornets were trying to stay above .500 and reach the playoffs, which unfortunately would not happen. Even in LaMelo’s career game, where he scored a career-high 38 points on 12-24 shooting.

The Hornets lost to Boston, 113-107, spoiling LaMelo’s efforts. Still, it was a great game on a personal level for LaMelo, and you can watch the highlights of that game in the video below.

About the Author Published Nov 2, 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