LaMelo Ball recorded the second triple-double of his career Monday with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists against the Lakers, who won in overtime.
Hornets starters ran onto the Staples Center court to everything from polite silence to half-hearted boos on Monday night, but there was one Charlotte player who received a much warmer welcome. LaMelo Ball’s introduction before Monday’s game against
It’s only the beginning for Ball, who has not only All-Star potential, but is quickly heading toward generational talent distinction, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said.Anthony Davis plays through an illness and Carmelo Anthony also proves clutch in a 126-123 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in overtime Monday.
rebounding and assist numbers this season at 5.8 and 6.6, respectively, with a jump to 20 points a game in scoring. Borrego said he thought Ball “took a step forward tonight as a professional” during Monday’s game, showing his resilience in the second game on back-to-back nights. “He’s special,” Hornets guard Terry Rozier said. “I looked up and saw all the rebounds and assists — it’s just crazy how he impacts the game. He’s going to be special once he keeps learning the game. I think the sky’s the limit for him.”