Charlotte Hornets end 2022 on familiar note with loss

Dec 31, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (24) and Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) tip off the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (24) and Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) tip off the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
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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.

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.