In the process of handing the San Antonio Spurs their 14th-straight loss, LaMelo Ball notched his ninth-career triple-double as the Charlotte Hornets collected a 120-110 victory to coast into the All-Star break on a high note.
Ball finished with 28 points, a season-high 12 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Charlotte (17-43). PJ Washington turned in 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 4-8 from deep. Gordon Hayward put up 16 points and five rebounds and Dennis Smith Jr. posted 10 points, five rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Mark Williams had 12 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for his third-career double-double.