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Home sweet home: Hornets earn win over Thunder in Charlotte

By Evan Birchmore

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 29: LaMelo Ball #1 and P.J. Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets react following a basket during the second half of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Spectrum Center on December 29, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 29: LaMelo Ball #1 and P.J. Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets react following a basket during the second half of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Spectrum Center on December 29, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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LaMelo Ball’s near triple-double

LaMelo Ball registered 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, coming just one assist short of his eighth career triple-double. The double-double performance was Ball’s fifth in nine games since his return, while the 27 points marks his tenth straight game of at least 20 points.

Mark Williams’ double-double

Mark Williams was terrific, posting 17 points and 13 rebounds in 21 minutes of action. Williams also recorded two assists, two steals, and two blocks while shooting 100% (7/7) from the field.

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