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LaMelo Ball Excels in Return to Lead Hornets Past Hawks
LaMelo Ball scored 28 points with 13 assists and made 7 first-half 3-pointers as the Hornets matched NBA records with 18 threes in one half, winning 133-126.
- On Thursday night, LaMelo Ball returned from a right ankle injury and hit seven first-half 3-pointers as the Charlotte Hornets made 18 threes to match NBA and franchise half records.
- After missing three games, LaMelo Ball returned and shot 7 of 9 from three in the first half, while Atlanta's defense allowed 59% shooting and Trae Young played 20 minutes on a minutes restriction.
- Charlotte's 24 of 49 on 3s highlighted the team's offensive outburst, with LaMelo Ball finishing 8 of 11 from long range, scoring 28 points and 13 assists.
- Charlotte Hornets improved to 9-18, recording consecutive wins for only the second time this season, despite Atlanta Hawks' 15-7 run that fell short, with Jalen Johnson finishing 43/11/9.
- Coming off recent victories, each club faces a quick turnaround game this weekend as the Hornets travel to Detroit on Saturday night and the Hawks host San Antonio on Friday night.
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LaMelo Ball hits 7 1st-half 3-pointers in return, Hornets beat Hawks 133-126
LaMelo Ball hit seven first-half 3-pointers in his return from a right ankle injury, Charlotte had 18 in the opening 24 minutes to match the NBA and franchise records and the Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 on Thursday night.
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