"The gasps from the crowd at Crypto.com Arena - a mix of shock from Lakers fans and anticipation from fans rooting for the local hero - grew each time LaMelo Ball pulled up from seemingly more and more audacious spots on the court. The Charlotte Hornets star guard held three fingers to his bicep each time he splashed a shot through the net. He stared up into the packed stands to meet the eyes of his hometown crowd."
"The former Chino Hills star ignited the Hornets to a 135-117 win over the Lakers on Thursday with 30 points and 11 assists. After a quiet three points in the first half, Ball erupted for 27 points after halftime, including eight made three-pointers on 12 attempts in the second half that gave the L.A. crowd flashbacks of the brace-faced freshman on Chino Hills' famous undefeated team."
LaMelo Ball scored 30 points and had 11 assists as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Lakers 135-117 at Crypto.com Arena. He made eight three-pointers in the second half, finishing 8-for-12 from beyond the arc after a quiet three points in the first half. Ball added 27 second-half points and celebrated made shots by holding three fingers to his bicep and looking toward the hometown crowd. Ball averages 20.4 points, 7.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds this season and holds a career-high plus-2.8 plus-minus rating. Teammates note his improved efficiency, decision-making and late-game playmaking.
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