LaMelo Ball led the Charlotte Hornets to a 115-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns, ending their 10-game losing streak. Ball's impressive performance included 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. His stellar play was complemented by Miles Bridges with 21 points, Nick Richards with 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Brandon Miller with 13 points.
Key Players and Stats
Devin Booker put up a fight for the Suns with 39 points, his highest output since November. Kevin Durant contributed 26 points, while Bradley Beal finished with 10 points. Despite their efforts, Phoenix has now lost five of their last six games.
Game Highlights
The Hornets dominated the second quarter with a 37-17 scoring advantage, leading to a 59-46 halftime lead. Ball's exceptional performance continued in the fourth quarter, where he scored all nine of his points in a span of 1 minute and 40 seconds. Miller also made crucial contributions, including a 3-pointer that extended the Hornets' lead to 113-102.
Charlotte's success was fueled by their accuracy from the free-throw line, going 26-for-29 compared to the Suns' 18-for-19. Additionally, the Hornets capitalized on offensive rebounds, securing 20 compared to the Suns' 8-for-33 shooting from the three-point line.
Mason Plumlee, a former Charlotte player, made his fifth straight start for the Suns, showcasing a unique stat line with 13 rebounds and two assists but no points.
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