Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball against Orlando Magic center Orlando Robinson. Image via: John Raoux/ AP LaMelo Ball keeps finding new ways to stretch the floor and bend defenses. On Friday night in Orlando, Ball showed his impressive shooting abilities. Midway through the game, Ball pulled up from nearly five feet behind the three-point line and buried the shot with ease. Well, it was a sight to behold as it was smooth. The moment lit up the arena and then spread across social media. The short contributed to a complete performance that helped the Charlotte Hornets control the game from start to finish. On a night when the Hornets needed poise after losing a key rookie early, Ball set the tone with his shot-making and steady presence, guiding Charlotte to a 120-105 road win over the Magic.
How many points did LaMelo Ball score tonight?
LaMelo Ball finished the night with team high 22 points. He added seven rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 29 minutes.The performance also extended a strong run since his return from an ankle injury. Over his last three games, Ball has crossed the 20-point mark each time. His impressive consistency helped the Hornets after rookie Kon Knueppel exited late in the first half with a right ankle injury. It was a huge blow to miss Knueppel, but Ball and co. held on to their gameplay.The Hornets shot 19-of-39 from beyond the arc and built their lead through pace and spacing. They pushed the margin to as many as 24 points in the second half and never allowed the Magic to mount a serious comeback.
Fans react to LaMelo Ball’s 5-foot-behind-the-line drill
Ball’s long-range basket became a defining image of the night because it captured his playing style in one moment. While Charlotte received contributions from across the roster, including double-doubles from Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate, Ball’s shot added confidence driving the Hornets’ recent stretch of wins.“That boy cold 🥶” Johnson Homeowner wrote on X.“That’s just his way of saying, ‘I’m about to embarrass you,’” Bion shared.“That sounds like poetry in motion! LaMelo’s definitely got a way of making those highlight reels look effortless. What’s your favorite play of his?” another fan shared.“Lamelo Ball makes crazy shots,” ReubenK wrote.Charlotte has now won four of its last six games. Even with the concern surrounding Knueppel’s injury, the Hornets showed dominance. Ball’s leadership played a central role in the game.Hornets will play at Milwaukee on Monday night.Also Read: Austin Reaves injury update: Lakers guard sidelined for multiple games amid calf strain