LaMelo Ball Puts Up Insane Stats As Hornets Drop 158 Points

LaMelo Ball and the Hornets are rolling right now.

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LaMelo Ball is one of the best young players in the entire NBA right now, and as a result of his play on the court, the Hornets are looking like a team that is destined for the postseason. Melo is just in his second year, and he is already showcasing some impressive passes, all while scoring at a high clip. The Hornets are an immensely fun team to watch because of him, and there is no doubt that he will continue to be an impressive star for years to come.

Last night, the Hornets ended up scoring 158 points against the Indiana Pacers, and as you can imagine, Ball was at the top of the stat sheet. He finished the game with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists, all while registering an insane +45 point differential. It was the highest plus-minus of the night and another indication that Melo is in a different world right now.


The Hornets have gone through years of poverty, so it's good to finally see them experience some success. This roster has a solid young core, and with LaMelo leading the way, there is no telling what could happen this season. Perhaps they could even be a playoff darkhorse.

You can check out some of the highlights from the game, down below.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.