LaMelo Ball Scores 20 Points, Drains 5 Triples in Hornets' Victory

LaMelo Ball posted 20 points (7-19 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, and four assists over 29 minutes during Thursday's 109-99 victory over the Rockets. Despite not having a highly efficient night from the field, Ball managed to sink five triples, extending his streak of multiple threes to eight consecutive games. Now in his sixth year, Ball is averaging 19.1 points per game, which is his lowest since his rookie season, while his rebounding and assist numbers remain nearly identical to last season.