LaMelo Ball Scores 26 Points with Six Triples in Loss to Bucks

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball recorded 26 points (9-23 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds, and one steal in 29 minutes during Monday's 123-113 loss to the Bucks. He hit six-plus three-pointers for the third time this season. The Hornets are managing Ball's playing time after an injury-riddled start to the season, as he hasn't logged more than 29 minutes in any of his last six appearances following a three-game absence due to a left ankle bone bruise. Despite limited minutes, he has scored at least 22 points in five of those outings.