What went right for the Charlotte Hornets?
LaMelo Ball continues to shine
LaMelo Ball recorded 23 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds, marking his third straight double-double and his fifth in the last seven games. Ball has also now recorded at least 20 points and at least two made three-point field goals in 11 consecutive games, marking the second-longest streak in franchise history.
.@hornets guard @MELOD1P has recorded 20+ points and 2+ 3-pointers in 11 straight games, the second-longest streak in franchise history (13, Glen Rice, Dec. 30, 1996 - Jan. 24, 1997).#LetsFly
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) January 1, 2023
Mason Plumlee’s big night
Mason Plumlee registered 22 points and 10 rebounds, marking his 12th double-double of the season. The 22 points were Plumlee’s most since he scored 24 on February 6th, 2019 against the Nets while with the Denver Nuggets. Plumlee also shot 4/4 from the free throw line, his most free throw attempts without a miss during his time with Charlotte.