Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball made franchise history in Friday’s 145-134 win against the San Antonio Spurs. While some question Ball’s long-term future with the Hornets, LaMelo’s impressive performance against the Spurs is one of his best in the 2024-25 regular season. It extended beyond his scoring prowess. Averaging 25.6 points, including 3.9 threes per game, the Hornets’ starting guard also delivered in assists.
Ball became the first player in franchise history to record 15+ assists and seven+ threes in a single game. He finished with 27 points on 9-of-13 attempts, including 7-of-11 from deep, and 15 assists, making Hornets history, per StatMuse.