LaMelo Ball led the Charlotte Hornets to a win against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, scoring 23 points and dishing out 9 assists. He played 37 minutes, shooting 8-of-21 from the field and hitting five three-pointers. The Hornets won the game 110-105.
What It Means
Ball’s performance against the Mavericks marked his third consecutive game scoring over 20 points this season. He also led all players in assists during this matchup. This season, he is averaging 29.5 points per game, which ranks him first on his team and ninth among point guards in the league. Additionally, he is averaging 7.5 assists per game, placing him first on his team as well. Ball has been a consistent performer with multiple streaks of high-scoring games and has finished in the top five at his position for points in nearly 78% of his games this year.
